BD HIGHER ED-MEDICAL RESIDENCY
- Introduced May 5, 2023
- In committee May 9, 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 Comprehensive Healthcare Workforce Planning Act. Provides that the State Healthcare Workforce Council shall coordinate the State's health workforce education and training to develop a health workforce that meets the State's health care needs. Provides that the Council shall work with graduate medical education and training programs, health professions, including, but not limited to, specialties for…
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Amends the Comprehensive Healthcare Workforce Planning Act. Provides that the State Healthcare Workforce Council shall coordinate the State's health workforce education and training to develop a health workforce that meets the State's health care needs. Provides that the Council shall work with graduate medical education and training programs, health professions, including, but not limited to, specialties for primary care and behavioral health, and consumer representatives to address specified issues. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish a program to provide: (1) funding for medical residency positions that are not funded by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or other established funding source; (2) technical assistance for entities that wish to establish a residency program, including, but not limited to, entities that are not licensed hospitals and federally qualified health centers; and (3) startup funding for entities that wish to establish a residency program. Sets forth provisions concerning the application process and priority. Provides that the State Healthcare Workforce Council shall provide information annually to the Board of Higher Education related to workforce shortages to assist in the development of the application and shall be responsible for reviewing applications and making recommendations to the Board of Higher Education regarding funding recipients. Creates the Medical Residency Education Fund to expand graduate medical education opportunities in the State and maximize the delivery of medical care and physician services to specific areas of the State where there is a recognized unmet priority need for medical care and physician services. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.
Every action
21 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
Show the 13 earlier steps
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond
- HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
- HouseFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeAssigned to Higher Education Committee · House Higher Education
- HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond
- CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 012-000-000 · House Higher Education
- HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
- HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond
- CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee · House Higher Education
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
- HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
- HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
- HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
- CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
- 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 6, 2024 | House Higher Education | Higher Education - Do Pass | Passed 12–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 3 cosponsors: 3 Republicans.
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Norine K. HammondR Primary sponsor · District 94
All 3 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.