House Sponsors: MCGUIRE-SCHAKOWSKY-O'BRIEN AND GIGLIO. Short description: DHS-PERSONAL CARE-WAGES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act to provide that beginning July 1, 1998, personal care attendants shall receive a minimum hourly wage that is at least 73% of the average per hour amount paid to vendors by the Department on Aging for housekeeping and homemaking services in the Community Care Program. Effective July 1, 1998. FISCAL NOTE (Dpt. of Aging) The Dept. of Aging anticipates some increased fiscal impact associated with payment to its 16 personal care attendants. The Department's costs would increase by $1,577 per month or $18,924 per year. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status