House Sponsors: MORROW-LANG-JONES,LOU AND HAMOS. Senate Sponsors: RAUSCHENBERGER Short description: MFPD ENTERPRISE-GA OVERSIGHT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Creates a Legislative Contract Compliance Oversight Panel, consisting of members of the General Assembly, to oversee the compliance of the Illinois Department of Transportation with the goals and requirements of the Act in awarding State construction contracts involving federal funds. Requires the Department to provide certain information to the Panel and to report to the Panel quarterly on the Department's progress in complying with the Act. Requires the Panel to conduct public forums on the Department's compliance and to report its findings and recommendations to the Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities. Effective immediately. STATE MANDATES NOTE, H-AM 1 (Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) In the opinion of DCCA, HB 5685 (H-am 1) does not create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds to the Panel membership one Senator appointed by the Senate Minority Leader and one Representative appointed by the House Minority Leader. Removes the provision permitting reimbursement of members' expenses. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status