Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB5843

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval, recipients of benefits provided under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) shall receive an extra $0.25 in benefits for every $1 spent on fruits and vegetables sold at a farmers' market. Provides that this increase in benefits shall not exceed $25 per month and that the Department of Human Services shall seek any necessary waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture in order to implement this provision.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/14/2014	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael W. Tryon
2/14/2014	House	First Reading
2/14/2014	House	Referred to Rules Committee
12/3/2014	House	Session Sine Die

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