House Sponsors: SCOTT-ERWIN-FLOWERS AND NOVAK. Short description: DHS-TANF-CHILD CARE-TECH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the "Education, Training, and Employment Program for TANF Recipients" Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes stylistic changes in a Section concerning child care. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that for fiscal year 2000 and subsequent fiscal years, with respect to conditions of eligibility for child care services for participants in education, training, and employment programs, the Illinois Department of Human Services shall establish an income eligibility threshold equal to the State median income for fiscal year 2000. (Now, the threshold is established at 50% of the State median income to the extent resources permit.) JUDICIAL NOTE, H-AM 1 (Administrative Office of Ill. Courts) There would be no increase in the number of judges needed. BALANCED BUDGET NOTE (Bureau of the Budget) Since this bill not a supplemental appropriation bill, the Balanced Budget Note Act is inapplicable. BALANCED BUDGET NOTE, H-AM 1 (Bureau of the Budget) Same as previous note. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY NOTE, H-AM 1 (Housing Development Auth.) There would be no fiscal effect on a single-family residence. FISCAL NOTE, H-AM 1 (Department of Human Services) There would be a doubling of the State's current child spending from $483.7 million to $967.4 million. HOME RULE NOTE, H-AM 1 (Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) Does not preempt home rule authority. STATE MANDATES NOTE, H-AM 1 (Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) Does not create a State mandate. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Deletes the changes made by House Amendment No. 1. Provides that it is the intent of the General Assembly that, for fiscal year 2000 and subsequent fiscal years, to the extent resources permit, the Illinois Department of Human Services shall establish an income eligibility threshold of 50% of the State median income for fiscal year 2000 for the purpose of determining eligibility for child care assistance. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY NOTE, H-AM 2 (Housing Development Auth.) Same as previous housing affordability note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 2 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status