Bill Status of HB 5544   96th General Assembly

Short Description:  DHS-FOOD STAMP CARD-PHOTO ID

House Sponsors
Rep. John D. Cavaletto-Jim Watson-David Reis-Robert W. Pritchard-Patricia R. Bellock

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on and after January 1, 2011, electronic benefits transfer cards ("LINK") used to obtain food stamp benefits or cash shall contain the name and photo of the primary cardholder and, at the option of the primary cardholder, the names of secondary holders who are authorized to use the card. Establishes that an individual may only use the LINK card if the photo on the card matches the user or he or she presents a current and valid photo identification that confirms he or she is a secondary user listed on the card. Provides that on the effective date of the amendatory Act the Department of Human Services shall begin the process of transitioning to the use of LINK cards which contain the name and photo of the primary cardholder and list the names of all authorized users of the card. Requires the transition to be completed no later than January 1, 2011. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John D. Cavaletto
  2/9/2010HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/16/2010HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  2/17/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson
  2/25/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis
  3/9/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
  3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/25/2010HouseMotion Filed to Discharge Rules Committee Rep. William B. Black
  5/25/2010HouseObjects to Motion Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
  5/25/2010HouseChair Rules Motion Lost
  5/25/2010HouseMotion Discharge Committee Lost
  5/25/2010HouseAppeal Ruling of Chair Rep. William B. Black
  5/25/2010HouseShall the Chair be Sustained
  5/25/2010HouseMotion to Sustain the Chair - Prevailed 068-048-000
  6/3/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  12/8/2010HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) January 11, 2011
  12/8/2010HouseAssigned to Special Committee on Medicaid Reform
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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