SIEBEN-O'DANIEL, WOOLARD, WALSH,L AND BOWLES. New Act 30 ILCS 500/45-65 Creates the Calcium Purchase Preference Act and amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Requires that governmental entities purchase calcium-enriched food and beverages when purchasing food and beverages unless the price is higher for the calcium-enriched product. Defines a governmental entity to include all (i) entities of the State government, (ii) units of local government, (iii) school districts, and (iv) other political subdivisions. Exempts purchases for residents and patients of institutions when calcium-enriched food or beverages would interfere with their proper treatment or care. Effective July 1, 2002. JAN-29-2002 S FIRST READING JAN-29-2002 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES JAN-30-2002 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR O'DANIEL JAN-30-2002 S ADDED AS A CO-SPONSOR WOOLARD JAN-30-2002 S ADDED AS A CO-SPONSOR WALSH,L FEB-06-2002 S ADDED AS A CO-SPONSOR BOWLES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary