Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that in an effort to control the epidemic of childhood obesity, the Secretary of Human Services may seek a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to allow the State to specify certain foods that may and may not be purchased in Illinois with the benefits funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Requires the Secretary to consult with members of the General Assembly in developing the waiver and to obtain approval from the General Assembly before implementing the waiver.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-01-28 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
[HB4457 Detail]
Bill Drafts
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| Introduced | 2016-01-15 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
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| No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois HB4457 |
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