Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB1367

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the State shall not accept any special terms and conditions for federal approval of any research and demonstration project waiver proposal submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on June 4, 2014 under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act without prior approval from the General Assembly. Provides that the State shall not make any changes or amendments to any research and demonstration project waiver proposal submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on June 4, 2014 under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act without prior approval from the General Assembly. Effective immediately.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall convene a working group in consultation with the Office of the Governor to discuss the development of a revised proposal for the research and demonstration project waiver proposal submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on June 4, 2014 under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act. Provides that the purpose of the working group shall be to provide input and advice to the Department and the Office of the Governor with regard to the development of the proposal to utilize a research and demonstration waiver. Contains provisions on the composition of the working group; meetings; and other matters. Effective immediately.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Finance Act and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Healthy Local Food Incentives Program to double the purchasing power of Illinois residents with limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Creates the Healthy Local Food Incentives Fund as a special fund in the State treasury for the purpose of implementing the Program. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department shall make an annual grant of $500,000 from the Fund to a qualified Illinois non-profit organization or agency, which shall be distributed to participating Illinois farmers markets for the purpose of providing matching dollar incentives (up to a specified amount) for the dollar value of SNAP benefits spent on FINI eligible fruits and vegetables at participating Illinois farmers markets and producer-to-consumer venues. Provides that the qualified non-profit organization shall have a demonstrated track record of: (i) building a statewide network; (ii) designing and implementing successful healthy food incentive programs that connect SNAP recipients with local producers; and (iii) other requirements. Provides that 100% of the moneys deposited into the Fund shall be distributed to participating Illinois farmers markets for healthy local food incentives. Requires the non-profit organization or agency to submit a progress report to the Department with certain information. Provides that no later than December 31, 2017, the Department shall adopt rules to implement the new provisions. Provides for the repeal of the bill's provisions on June 30, 2019. Effective immediately.

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