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]

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.

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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]

History

DateChamberAction
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

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