[3] The governor also called the General Assembly into special session 17 times.

"[7] The HCJA was spearheaded by the chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, Barack Obama.

[9] While originally intended to establish single-payer healthcare in the state, the act's ultimate form was more modest.

[10] The act created a task force and "strongly encouraged" the Illinois General Assembly to implement a health care access plan by July 1, 2007, that would meet eight objectives including providing access to a full range of healthcare services, maintaining and improving healthcare quality, and providing "portability of coverage, regardless of employment status".

[7] Much like its federal successor, the HCJA passed with no Republican support in the state Senate.

The composition of the 93rd House reflects the results of the 2002 election, in which the Democrats maintained their majority.

[4] 24 new members joined the chamber, and three Representatives who had previously been appointed to fill vacancies were elected for the first time.