Creates the One Health Framework Task Force Act. Establishes the One Health Framework Task Force in the Department of Public Health for the purpose of developing a strategic plan to promote interdisciplinary communication and collaboration between physicians, veterinarians, and other scientific professionals and State agencies, with the goal of promoting the health and well-being of the State's residents, animals, and environment. Declares goals and responsibilities of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall partner with or consult with certain entities in the State. Lists the members of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall convene and meet at the call of the chairperson. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide support to the Task Force. Provides that members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a final report to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before January 1, 2027. Defines terms.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1: Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Creates the One Health Commission Act (rather than the One Health Framework Task Force Act). Establishes the One Health Commission (rather than the One Health Framework Task Force) in the Department of Public Health for certain purposes. Changes references to One Health Framework Task Force to references to One Health Commission. Makes changes to the goals and responsibilities of the Commission. Adds the President of the University of Illinois System (or the President's designee) as a member of the Commission and as a co-chairperson. Provides that the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (or the Director's designee) shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting, advisory member. Provides that certain members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Director of Public Health (rather than the Governor). Provides that members shall be appointed for terms of 4 years. Deletes provisions requiring reimbursement for reasonable necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides that the Commission shall submit a final report on or before January 1, 2028 (rather than 2027), and makes changes to the requirements for the report. Makes changes to the findings. Makes technical and other changes.