Senate Sponsors: DONAHUE-SYVERSON. Short description: PUB AID-EARNFARE CASH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: 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". Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status