DONAHUE-SYVERSON. 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4 from Ch. 23, par. 12-4.4 Amends provisions of the Illinois Public Aid Code relating to administration of federally-aided programs. Changes a provision that "participants in Earnfare will, to the extent resources allow, earn their assistance" so that it provides that "to the extent resources allow, the Department of Human Services may, by rule, mandate participation in Earnfare for designated clients to earn their food stamp assistance". Provides that participants in Earnfare may earn cash assistance. Changes a provision that "participation in the Earnfare program is voluntary, except when ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction" so that it provides that "to earn cash assistance, participation in the Earnfare program is voluntary, except when ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction". FEB-21-2001 S FIRST READING FEB-21-2001 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-28-2001 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEALTH MAR-06-2001 S TO SUBCOMMITTEE MAR-20-2001 S DO PASS 007-000-001 SPBH MAR-20-2001 S PLACED ON CALENDAR ORDER OF 2ND READING 01-03-21 JUL-01-2001 S REFER TO RULES/PURSUANT SEN RULE 3-9 (B) RULES SRUL JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary