Kyle McCarter
- Republican
Primary
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on and after January 1, 2012, electronic benefits transfer cards ("LINK") used to obtain SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) benefits or cash shall contain the name and photo of the cardholder. Establishes that an individual may only use the LINK card if the photo on the card matches the user. Provides that on the effective date of the amendatory Act the Department of Human Services shall begin the process of transitioning to the use of LINK cards which contain the name and photo of the cardholder. Requires the transition to be completed no later than January 1, 2012. Effective immediately.
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Session Sine Die
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
To Human Services Subcommittee on Special Issues; - 3/14/2011 - Held
Assigned to Human Services
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kyle McCarter
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Carole Pankau
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