House Sponsors: DANIELS. Short description: COUNCL ON DEVELPMENTL DISABLTY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities Law. Changes the name of the Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities to the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. Beginning on January 1, 2001, reduces the size of the Council from 38 to 28 voting members. Provides that the reductions in membership are intended to take place through attrition. Provides that the members of the Council may make recommendations concerning new members to the Governor. Provides that the Council shall advocate for persons with developmental disabilities to assure that they participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized support, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion in community life. Requires the Council to implement the State plan required by federal law by conducting and supporting advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. 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