Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 1283 — DHS-AABD-REFUGEES-ASYLEES

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program, eliminates a provision that financial aid for certain refugees or asylees who have become ineligible for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) shall be available until July 1, 2009. Provides that financial aid for such refugees or asylees shall be equal to 90% of the standard monthly SSI grant (instead of shall not exceed $500 per month). Effective immediately.

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What changed in the latest version

10 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to SB 1283 make significant changes to the financial aid provisions for certain refugees and asylees who have lost their eligibility for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The bill now states that this financial aid will be set at 90% of the standard monthly SSI grant, rather than capping it at $500 per month. This adjustment means that eligible individuals could receive more financial support, helping them better meet their living expenses. Overall, this change aims to provide a fairer financial safety net for vulnerable populations.

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*LRB09604883DRJ14949b* SB1283 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2010 SB1283 Introduced 2/10/2009, by Sen.
SB1283 Engrossed LRB096 04883 DRJ 14949 b AN ACT concerning public aid.
Heather Steans SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/3-1 from Ch.
23, par.
3-1 ILCS 5/3-5 from Ch.
23, par.
3-5 Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code.
In provisions concerning the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program, eliminates a provision that financial aid for certain refugees or asylees who have become ineligible for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) shall be available until July 1, 2009.
Provides that financial aid for such refugees or asylees shall be equal to 90% of the standard monthly SSI grant (instead of shall not exceed $500 per month).
Effective immediately.
LRB096 04883 DRJ 14949 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB1283 LRB096 04883 DRJ 14949 b AN ACT concerning public aid.
"Blind person" means a person who has no vision or whose vision with corrective glasses is so defective as to prevent SB1283 - 2 - LRB096 04883 DRJ 14949 b the performance of ordinary duties or tasks for which eyesight is essential.
"Blind person" means a person who has no vision or whose vision with corrective glasses is so defective as to prevent SB1283 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 04883 DRJ 14949 b the performance of ordinary duties or tasks for which eyesight is essential.
If federal law or regulation permit or require the inclusion of blind or disabled persons whose SB1283 - 3 - LRB096 04883 DRJ 14949 b blindness or disability is not of the degree specified in the foregoing definitions, or permit or require the inclusion of disabled persons under age 18 or aged persons under age 65, the Illinois Department, upon written approval of the Governor, may provide by rule that all aged, blind or disabled persons toward whose aid federal funds are available be eligible for assistance under this Article as is given to those who meet the foregoing definitions of blind person and disabled person or aged person.
If federal law or regulation permit or require the inclusion of blind or disabled persons whose SB1283 Engrossed - 3 - LRB096 04883 DRJ 14949 b blindness or disability is not of the degree specified in the foregoing definitions, or permit or require the inclusion of disabled persons under age 18 or aged persons under age 65, the Illinois Department, upon written approval of the Governor, may provide by rule that all aged, blind or disabled persons toward whose aid federal funds are available be eligible for assistance under this Article as is given to those who meet the foregoing definitions of blind person and disabled person or aged person.
SB1283 - 4 - LRB096 04883 DRJ 14949 b The aid shall be sufficient, when added to all other income, money contributions and support, to provide the person with a grant in the amount established by Department regulation for such a person, based upon standards providing a livelihood compatible with health and well-being.
SB1283 Engrossed - 4 - LRB096 04883 DRJ 14949 b The aid shall be sufficient, when added to all other income, money contributions and support, to provide the person with a grant in the amount established by Department regulation for such a person, based upon standards providing a livelihood compatible with health and well-being.
1612(a)(2) shall be equal to 90% of the standard monthly SSI grant not exceed $500 per month.
1612(a)(2) shall be $500 per month and, subject to appropriation, shall be equal to 90% of the standard monthly SSI grant not exceed $500 per month.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Assigned to Executive Committee

  4. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Harry Osterman

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  9. Arrived in House

  10. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  11. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2009

  13. Second Reading

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 26, 2009

  15. Do Pass as Amended Human Services; 008-000-000

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Human Services

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  19. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans

  20. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  21. Assigned to Human Services

  22. Referred to Assignments

  23. First Reading

  24. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans

Sponsors

  • Heather Steans · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Heather Steans

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 46003
Democrat 9000
Republican 1000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Hendon — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Link — Yea
Maloney — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Meeks — Not Voting
Millner — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Noland — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Steans — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Not Voting
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Luechtefeld — Not Voting
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1283 do?
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program, eliminates a provision that financial aid for certain refugees or asylees who have become ineligible for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) shall be available until July 1, 2009. Provides that financial aid for such refugees or asylees shall be equal to 90% of the standard monthly SSI grant (instead of shall not exceed $500 per month). Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 1283?
SB 1283 is sponsored by Heather Steans.
What is the current status of SB 1283?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 1283?
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