DHS-COMM ON DEPEND AND ADDICT
- Introduced Feb 17, 2023
- In committee Feb 17, 2023
- Died
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Commission on Dependency and Addiction. Provides that the purpose of the Commission shall be to study fiscal matters regarding appropriating money across statewide programs aimed at tackling substance dependency and addiction. Provides that the Commission shall consist of members appointed by the Department of Human Services. Provides that the Department shall provide administrative assistance and necessary staff support services.
Every action
27 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
Show the 19 earlier steps
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
- HouseFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeAssigned to Mental Health & Addiction Committee · House Mental Health & Addiction
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
- HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
- HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
- HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dave Vella
- HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
- CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Mental Health & Addiction Committee; 020-000-000 · House Mental Health & Addiction
- HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
- HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
- HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Tony M. McCombie
- HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
- HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
- CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- HouseSession Sine Die
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2023 | House Mental Health & Addiction | Mental Health & Addiction - Do Pass MembersYes · 20
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Passed 20–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 9 cosponsors: 6 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
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Harry BentonD Primary sponsor · District 97
All 9 cosponsors
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.