Senate Sponsors: OBAMA. Short description: DHS-CHILD CARE CAPITAL INVSTMT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department to develop and implement a child care capital investment program. Provides that the program's purposes are (1) to assess the need for additional licensed child care providers in low-income communities, (2) to provide planning and technical assistance to prepare child care providers for making capital investments, and (3) to provide grants as part of a financing package to build new child care capacity in high-need communities throughout the State. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status