IL HB4756 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 26-2)
Status: Passed on July 19 2010 - 100% progression
Action: 2010-07-19 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1088
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]
Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 26-2)
Status: Passed on July 19 2010 - 100% progression
Action: 2010-07-19 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1088
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]
Summary
Creates the Farmers' Market Technology Improvement Program Act. Provides that out of funds appropriated to the Department of Human Services for the LINK program, the Department, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, shall use whatever monies are necessary to implement the Farmers' Market Technology Improvement Program to assist nontraditional fresh food markets, such as farmers' markets, Green Carts, market boxes, farm stands and mobile farm stands, produce stands, and other open-air markets, to develop the capability to accept wireless electronic payment cards, including electronic benefits transfer cards or LINK cards, and maintain the equipment usage. Provides that the purpose of the program is to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables and other LINK eligible food products, including quality meat and dairy, for all Illinois residents by allowing LINK program participants to redeem their SNAP benefits at nontraditional fresh food markets. Requires grant funding to be used for one or more specified purposes including the purchase or rental of wireless point of sale terminals capable of processing SNAP benefits disbursed under the LINK program. Effective July 1, 2010.
Title
FOOD STAMPS-FARMERS MARKET
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2010-04-27 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 48 N: 5 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2010-03-04 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 110 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2010-03-04 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 110 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-19 | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1088 | |
| 2010-07-19 | Effective Date July 19, 2010 | |
| 2010-07-19 | Governor Approved | |
| 2010-05-26 | Sent to the Governor | |
| 2010-04-27 | Passed Both Houses | |
| 2010-04-27 | Third Reading - Passed; 048-005-000 | |
| 2010-04-27 | Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins | |
| 2010-04-21 | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 22, 2010 | |
| 2010-04-21 | Second Reading | |
| 2010-04-15 | Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado | |
| 2010-04-14 | Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler | |
| 2010-04-14 | Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. A. J. Wilhelmi | |
| 2010-04-14 | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 15, 2010 | |
| 2010-04-14 | Do Pass Human Services; 008-000-000 | |
| 2010-03-17 | Assigned to Human Services | |
| 2010-03-15 | Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter | |
| 2010-03-10 | Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes | |
| 2010-03-09 | Referred to Assignments | |
| 2010-03-09 | First Reading | |
| 2010-03-09 | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson | |
| 2010-03-09 | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading | |
| 2010-03-09 | Arrive in Senate | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kay Hatcher | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William D. Burns | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley | |
| 2010-03-04 | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-002-000 | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Annazette Collins | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough | |
| 2010-03-02 | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate | |
| 2010-03-02 | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote | |
| 2010-03-02 | Second Reading - Short Debate | |
| 2010-02-23 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris | |
| 2010-02-23 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis | |
| 2010-02-23 | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000 | |
| 2010-02-17 | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee | |
| 2010-02-17 | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. LaShawn K. Ford | |
| 2010-02-10 | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate | |
| 2010-02-10 | Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 007-000-000 | |
| 2010-02-10 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote | |
| 2010-02-10 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee | |
| 2010-02-04 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz | |
| 2010-01-29 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers | |
| 2010-01-27 | Assigned to Human Services Committee | |
| 2010-01-11 | Referred to Rules Committee | |
| 2010-01-11 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios | |
| 2010-01-11 | First Reading | |
| 2010-01-05 | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. LaShawn K. Ford |
