Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 174 — DRUG ABUSE-ELECTION-PUBLIC AID

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Election Code. Requires substance abuse testing as a condition for filing nomination papers for the office of State Representative or State Senator. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall require a drug test to screen each individual who applies for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Provides that the cost of drug testing shall be the responsibility of the individual tested and that an individual who tests positive for controlled substances shall be ineligible to receive TANF benefits for one year after the date of the positive drug test, unless the individual meets certain requirements. Contains provisions concerning notice; persons required to comply with the drug testing requirements; persons exempted from the drug testing requirements; circumstances under which an applicant who fails a drug test has the right to take one or more additional tests; and other matters. Effective January 1, 2014.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  4. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer

  6. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. David Reis

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad E. Halbrook

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam Brown

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dwight Kay

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bill Mitchell

Sponsors

  • Bill Mitchell · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Bill Mitchell

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 174 do?
Amends the Election Code. Requires substance abuse testing as a condition for filing nomination papers for the office of State Representative or State Senator. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall require a drug test to screen each individual who applies for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Provides that the cost of drug testing shall be the responsibility of the individual tested and that an individual who tests positive for controlled substances shall be ineligible to receive TANF benefits for one year after the date of the positive drug test, unless the individual meets certain requirements. Contains provisions concerning notice; persons required to comply with the drug testing requirements; persons exempted from the drug testing requirements; circumstances under which an applicant who fails a drug test has the right to take one or more additional tests; and other matters. Effective January 1, 2014.
Who sponsors HB 174?
HB 174 is sponsored by Bill Mitchell.
What is the current status of HB 174?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 174?
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