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IL HB5297

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

12/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bill Mitchell

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to add Section 12-4.4a addressing childhood obesity control through SNAP restrictions
  • Authorizes the Secretary of Human Services to seek a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to specify which foods may and may not be purchased with SNAP benefits in Illinois
  • Requires the Secretary to consult with members of the General Assembly while developing the waiver proposal
  • Mandates General Assembly approval before the Secretary can implement any approved waiver

Legislative Description

DHS-SNAP-CHILD OBESITY

Last Action

Session Sine Die

12/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2014
Public Benefits3/20/2014
Human Services3/3/2014
Rules2/7/2014

Full Bill Text

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