DHS-FOOD STAMP CARD-PHOTO ID House SponsorsRep. Dave Winters 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a new Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on and after January 1, 2010, in order to use a "LINK" electronic benefits transfer card to obtain food stamp benefits or cash, the user must show a current and valid photo identification. Prohibits such use of a LINK card if the name on the photo identification does not match the name on the LINK card or if the photo does not match the user of the card. Provides that every LINK card issued on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act must include on its face the name of every household member entitled to use the card. Effective January 1, 2010. 2/18/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Winters 2/18/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/23/2009HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/11/2009HouseMotion Do Pass - Lost Human Services Committee; 003-004-000 3/11/2009HouseRemains in Human Services Committee 3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die