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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
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Introduced Session
97th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that in an effort to control the epidemic of childhood obesity, the Secretary of Human Services may seek a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to allow the State to specify certain foods that may and may not be purchased in Illinois with the benefits funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly the Food Stamps Program). Requires the Secretary to consult with members of the General Assembly in developing the waiver and to obtain approval from the General Assembly before implementing the waiver.
AI Summary
This bill, in an effort to combat childhood obesity, allows the Secretary of Human Services to request permission from the United States Department of Agriculture to restrict which specific foods can be bought in Illinois using benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is the federal program formerly known as Food Stamps. Before implementing any such restrictions, the Secretary must consult with members of the Illinois General Assembly and get their approval.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/08/2013)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1399&GAID=11&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=84&GA=97 | 04/25/2013 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/HB/09700HB1399.htm | 04/26/2013 |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/HB/PDF/09700HB1399.pdf | 01/25/2013 |
| Bill | http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09700HB1399&GA=97&SessionId=84&DocTypeId=HB&LegID=57949&DocNum=1399&GAID=11&Session= | 05/28/2012 |
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