House Sponsors: KRAUSE-CURRIE-FEIGENHOLTZ-GASH. Short description: PUB AID-SAFETY NET ASSISTANCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Creates the safety net assistance program. Provides that the program shall provide cash and non-cash assistance to persons whose eligibility for assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program has expired or who are ineligible for other assistance for a number of other reasons. Provides for a 2 year lifetime grant of cash assistance and extended non-cash assistance for those eligible for the program. Provides that recipients may work and retain safety net assistance if the Department determines that the employment may eventually eliminate the person from the assistance rolls. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status