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Public Act 102-0758
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| HB2991 Enrolled | LRB102 15169 RAM 20524 b |
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AN ACT concerning State government.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The Department of Veterans' Affairs Act is |
amended by adding Section 3.01 as follows:
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(20 ILCS 2805/3.01 new) |
Sec. 3.01. Analysis of field services. Subject to |
sufficient appropriations for this purpose, the Department |
shall contract for a market research analysis of field |
services in this State. The analysis shall include the |
availability of veterans assistance commissions, veterans |
service organizations, and Department staff to assist veterans |
as well as the availability of nontraditional methods to |
deliver services through technology-based approaches. The |
analysis may use census data, as well as questionnaires, |
surveys, and town hall meetings to solicit input from |
veterans, their families, and other stakeholders. Within 18 |
months after sufficient appropriations, the Department shall |
submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a recommended |
plan for the future delivery of services by the Department's |
Field Division. The report shall include the estimated cost of |
implementing the plan. |
This Section is repealed on December 31, 2023.
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