Bill Status of HB 4121   97th General Assembly

Short Description:  DHS-SNAP BENEFITS-BANNED DRINK

House Sponsors
Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013HouseSession 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 the Secretary of Human Services shall seek a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture no later than December 31, 2012 to allow the State to impose a general ban on the use of SNAP benefits to purchase sugar sweetened beverages. Defines "sugar sweetened beverages" to mean beverages in liquid form and intended for human consumption that contain more than 10 calories per fluid ounce, excluding fruit juices without added sugar, milk products, and milk substitutes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/25/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  1/25/2012HouseFirst Reading
  1/25/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/6/2012HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  3/9/2012HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

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