DHS-FOOD STAMPS-PHOTO ID CARD House SponsorsRep. Jim Sacia-Roger L. Eddy-David E. Miller-Patricia R. Bellock and Kurt M. Granberg 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a new Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that every electronic benefits transfer ("LINK") card issued on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of enabling the cardholder to obtain food stamp benefits or cash must include on the card's face a photograph of the cardholder. Provides that within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act, the Department shall replace every still-valid card issued before that date with a card that includes on its face a photograph of the cardholder. 1/8/2007HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Jim Sacia 1/19/2007HouseFirst Reading 1/19/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/25/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy 1/31/2007HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 2/6/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller 2/7/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 2/21/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg 3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die