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Bill Status of HB7277 93rd General Assembly

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Short Description: DHS-FOOD STAMPS

House Sponsors
Rep. Bill Mitchell

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2005	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Authorizes the Secretary of Human Services to seek a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to allow the State to specify certain foods that may and may not be purchased in Illinois with the benefits funded by the federal Food Stamp Program. Requires the Secretary to consult with members of the General Assembly in developing the waiver and to obtain approval from the General Assembly before implementing the waiver. Requires the Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Public Health and the State Board of Education, to develop a broad public health policy related to improved nutrition and health status.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
3/17/2004	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bill Mitchell
3/17/2004	House	First Reading
3/17/2004	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/11/2005	House	Session Sine Die

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