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2012 SESSION
HB 420 Eligibilty for TANF; drug-related felonies.
Introduced by: Vivian E. Watts | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Eligibility for TANF; drug-related felonies. Provides that a person who is otherwise eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families assistance shall not be denied assistance solely because he has been convicted of a felony offense of possession of a controlled substance provided he complies with all obligations imposed by the court and the Department of Social Services, is actively engaged in or has completed substance abuse treatment, and participates in drug screenings.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102325D
- 01/10/12 House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 01/23/12 House: Assigned HWI sub: #4
- 01/26/12 House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
- 01/26/12 House: Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
- 02/02/12 House: Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions (22-Y 0-N)
- 02/02/12 House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 02/03/12 House: Assigned App. sub: Health & Human Resources
- 02/06/12 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/20/12 House: Left in Appropriations