DHS-FOOD STAMPS-PHOTO ID CARD House SponsorsRep. Jim Sacia-JoAnn D. Osmond-Josh Harms-Joe Sosnowski and David Reis 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a new Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that every electronic benefits transfer ("LINK") card issued on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of enabling the cardholder to obtain SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) or cash must include on the card's face a photograph of the cardholder. Provides that within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act, the Department shall replace every still-valid card issued before that date with a card that includes on its face a photograph of the cardholder. Requires the Department to issue a caregiver identification card to the facility provider, guardian, or caregiver of a person entitled to benefits funded under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as the federal Food Stamp program). Provides that every caregiver identification card must include on its face a current photo of the facility provider, guardian, or caregiver of the person entitled to benefits, the name of the person entitled to benefits, and a statement that clearly identifies the card holder as having the legal capacity to use the named person's LINK card. Further provides that beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act, a facility provider, guardian, or caregiver must present a valid caregiver identification card when using a LINK card to obtain SNAP benefits or cash on behalf of a person entitled to benefits funded under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 1/31/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jim Sacia 2/1/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/1/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/13/2013HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 2/19/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond 3/13/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Josh Harms 3/21/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis 3/22/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski 3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die