DHS-LINK CARD-RESTRICTED USE House SponsorsRep. Joe Sosnowski-JoAnn D. Osmond-Norine Hammond-Kay Hatcher-Josh Harms 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a new Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval, on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, the LINK card issued by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of enabling cardholders to obtain SNAP (formerly food stamps) or cash benefits shall only be used for in-state transactions. Provides that the Department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this provision. 2/6/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joe Sosnowski 2/6/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/13/2013HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/4/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond 3/4/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine Hammond 3/4/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kay Hatcher 3/13/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Josh Harms 3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die