HR0835 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that a House Illinois Health Survey Task Force is created for the purpose of studying the feasibility of implementing an Illinois Health Survey (a survey of the health status, access to health services, and other health-related issues of the Illinois population), including, but not limited to: (a) reviewing current Illinois data systems that focus on health, (b) identifying unmet data needs of the House related to health, (c) reviewing cost-effective options for the Illinois Health Survey, (d) considering funding levels and sources, (e) considering surveying methods that would permit county and city-level analysis of health issues, and (f) proposing a pilot project that would allow for the full development of a survey instrument and refining the methodology for performing an Illinois Health Survey; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House Illinois Health Survey Task Force shall consist of 4 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 4 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; the members shall be chosen to ensure geographically diverse representation; the membership shall include at least one Representative serving on each of the following committees: the House Human Services Committee, the House Environmental Health Committee, the House Developmental Disability/Mental Illness Committee, the House Health Care Availability and Access Committee, the House Insurance Committee, the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and the House Appropriations Human Services Committee; the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each designate one appointee to serve as co-chair; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House Illinois Health Survey Task Force shall hold at least 2 meetings at which public testimony shall be heard; additional meetings may be scheduled and activities may be added as necessary at the discretion of the co-chairs; the House Illinois Health Survey Task Force may use outside experts to help it staff the Task Force and research the issues, and may consult with the directors (or the representatives) of the Department of Public Health, Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Department of Human Services, Department on Aging, Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, and Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House Illinois Health Survey Task Force shall submit a written report, addressing issues related to its feasibility, to all members of the General Assembly, the Governor's office, and relevant State agencies no later than January 11, 2007.