House Sponsors: WINTERS-FEIGENHOLTZ-HOWARD-CURRIE. Senate Sponsors: OBAMA-SULLIVAN-LIGHTFORD Short description: PUB AID CD-GRANT AMNT-EMPLYMNT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that when a recipient reports that he or she has obtained employment, the Department of Human Services may project the recipient's likely earnings and eligibility for assistance and grant level under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Provides that, based on the projection, the Department shall either continue the recipient as a recipient or suspend cash payments until the first payment from work is received. Provides that the Department shall re-adjust, if necessary, after the first payment from work is received. Provides that the Department shall notify the recipient in writing of this policy. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Adds reference to: 305 ILCS 5/4-1.12 305 ILCS 5/12-4.17a new Deletes everything. Replaces provisions of the bill as introduced that the Department shall suspend cash assistance based on projected income with a provision that the Department may terminate or cancel the case based on projected income and restore assistance if, within 30 days of cancellation, the recipient presents evidence that the actual earnings from the recipient's work, or future earnings projected, do not warrant termination or cancellation. Provides that the notification of this policy shall take place when the recipient first reports income. Provides that the Department shall instruct its workers to obtain income reports from newly-employed recipients that are as accurate and realistic as possible. Further amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall exclude, from the 60-month limit on cash grants, months in which the adult receiving assistance: is the primary caregiver for a child in the assistance unit under the age of one or a disabled child; has a pending application for federal Supplemental Security Income benefits and meets other criteria; needs assistance as determined by the Department to engage in activities to address a domestic violence situation to an extent inconsistent with sustained employment; or is employed and earning income or engaged in self-employment activities for an average of 20 hours per week. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall provide forms and written information in the waiting areas of its local offices regarding appeal and grievance rights. Provides that the Department shall establish pilot projects under which the local offices will be open at least one weekday evening and Saturday each week and report to the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Council regarding the pilots. Provides that the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Council shall monitor customer service and annually make customer service recommendations to the Secretary. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status