Bill Status of HB2327  96th General Assembly


Short Description:  DHS-FOOD STAMP CARD-PHOTO ID

House Sponsors
Rep. Dave Winters

Last Action
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, 2010, in order to use a "LINK" electronic benefits transfer card to obtain food stamp benefits or cash, the user must show a current and valid photo identification. Prohibits such use of a LINK card if the name on the photo identification does not match the name on the LINK card or if the photo does not match the user of the card. Provides that every LINK card issued on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act must include on its face the name of every household member entitled to use the card. Effective January 1, 2010.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/18/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Winters
  2/18/2009HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/23/2009HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  3/11/2009HouseMotion Do Pass - Lost Human Services Committee; 003-004-000
  3/11/2009HouseRemains in Human Services Committee
  3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die