House Sponsors: SCOTT-FLOWERS. Short description: PUBLIC AID-TANF-CHILD CARE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning child care for TANF recipients, provides that it is the intent of the General Assembly that, for fiscal year 2002 and subsequent fiscal years, to the extent resources permit, the Department of Human Services shall establish an income eligibility threshold of 50% of the State median income (SMI) for fiscal year 2002 for the purpose of determining eligibility for child care assistance. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Human Services) The cost of updating the income eligibility ceiling for DHS Child Care to 50% of the 2002 SMI is estimated at $29 million for FY02. This estimate is based on 2001 SMI data, the most current SMI data available at this time. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status