On May 17, 1999, the Illinois Department of Human Services adopted emergency amendments to section 553 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 553.
On November 23, 1998, 46 states settled smoking-related claims against the tobacco industry for as much as $206 billion, potentially the largest court settlement in history.
On March 15, 1999, the Health Facilities Planning Board implemented, through emergency rulemaking, an amendment to section 1130.140 of its administrative rules.
On August 14, 1998, the Department of Human Services adopted an amendment to section 679.50, which sets guidelines to determine need and resulting service cost maximums for the department's home services program. 89 Ill Adm Code 679.