Some Lawmakers are talking about providing guaranteed incomes to some and using state tax dollars to do it.

A bill being proposed in the Senate would create a law to evaluate a program, set rules and oversight. Small pilot programs have been done locally in Chicago and East St. Louis. Ameya Pawar with the Economic Security Project says unrestricted cash programs benefit low-income workers and let them better pay for common expenses.

The amended bill does not address how much money would be given to individuals or families that would be eligible for it. It remains in committee.