House Sponsors: JOHNSON,TOM. Short description: TBACCO-RPLACE NRSNG HM BED FEE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the State Finance Act and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Creates the Tobacco Settlement Recovery Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury. Provides that the Fund shall consist of all monies paid to the State pursuant to (1) the Master Settlement Agreement entered in the case of People of the State of Illinois v. Philip Morris, et al. and (2) any settlement with or judgment against any tobacco product manufacturer other than one participating in the Master Settlement Agreement, as well as any other monies as provided by law. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2000, the existing balance in the Tobacco Settlement Recovery Fund shall be transferred monthly to the Long-Term Care Provider Fund until at least $55,000,000 has been transferred during that fiscal year, which money shall replace the nursing home licensed day bed fee which is repealed by this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status