DHS-FOOD STAMPS-CHILD OBESITY
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). 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.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 10, 2017
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 27, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 18, 2015
House · Reported by committee
To Public Benefits Subcommittee
Mar 10, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Feb 26, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Bill Mitchell
RRepublican
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