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IL HB3731

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bill Mitchell

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to add Section 12-4.4a addressing childhood obesity prevention through SNAP program 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 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Illinois.

  • Requires the Secretary to consult with members of the General Assembly when developing the waiver proposal.

  • Mandates that the Secretary obtain General Assembly approval before implementing any food purchase restrictions under the waiver.

Legislative Description

DHS-FOOD STAMPS-CHILD OBESITY

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2015
Public Benefits3/18/2015
Human Services3/10/2015
Rules2/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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