House Sponsors: MADIGAN,MJ AND CURRIE. Short description: HUMAN SRVCS-RURAL NETWORKING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Directs the Secretary of Human Services to establish within the Department of Human Services a rural human services networking program for the purpose of assisting human services providers in rural areas to develop pilot projects to address intense social problems through the creation of contracts or joint or cooperative agreements between those providers. Provides for grants to pilot project participants. Creates an advisory committee to assist the Secretary. Provides that the pilot project program is repealed 5 years after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status