House Sponsors: FEIGENHOLTZ, ERWIN AND RONEN. Short description: PUBLIC HEALTH-OBESITY STUDY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Public Health to study the effect of obesity, in both adults and children, on costly health complications such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke and make recommendations for improving public and private sector awareness of the problem of obesity and suggested treatment modalities. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall convene a committee to study the effect of obesity (rather than the Department itself conducting the study). Provides for appointment of the committee members by the Director of Public Health and the 4 legislative leaders. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Deletes certain legislative findings. Replaces provisions concerning an obesity study, and provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Public Health shall cause a study to be made on the effect of obesity on costly health complications and shall make recommendations for improving awareness of the problem of obesity and suggested treatment modalities. Requires a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2000. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 2 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status