Reis Introduces Legislation Aimed at Reforming Entitlement Spending

   Illinois State Representative David Reis  has introduced multiple pieces of legislation with the goal of rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Illinois’ entitlement systems. As the Illinois General Assembly begins its work in Springfield later this month, Reis says he is focusing hard on finding places to cut the budget and improve efficiencies. Reis is offering three specific proposals he says will result in savings for Illinois taxpayers. HB 4180 would require drug testing for individuals applying for welfare benefits. HB 4181 would require the name and photo of the primary cardholder to be on an Illinois Link card and, at the option of the primary cardholder, the names of secondary holders who are authorized to use the card. Another proposal, HB 4182, would bar illegal immigrants from taking part in entitlement programs.