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2016 SESSION
SJ 95 TANF; Commission on Youth to study DSS's administration of Program.
Introduced by: Barbara A. Favola | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; Commission on Youth; Department of Social Services' administration of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program; report. Directs the Commission on Youth to (i) evaluate the Department of Social Services' administration of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program and identify the amount of and reasoning for unused TANF funds; (ii) determine whether TANF funds are being used for the intended purposes of the TANF Program or whether such funds are being diverted to other programs or non-TANF purposes; (iii) determine whether and how TANF funds can be better used to stabilize families economically, help provide educational opportunities, and provide parenting classes and identify other support services that could be made available through TANF funding to strengthen families; and (iv) consult with all relevant stakeholders.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/16 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 16103741D
- 01/13/16 Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 02/05/16 Senate: Reported from Rules by voice vote
- 02/05/16 Senate: Rereferred to Finance
- 02/10/16 Senate: Reported from Finance (15-Y 0-N)
- 02/11/16 Senate: Reading waived (40-Y 0-N)
- 02/12/16 Senate: Read second time and engrossed
- 02/12/16 Senate: Reading waived (39-Y 0-N)
- 02/12/16 Senate: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- 02/17/16 House: Placed on Calendar
- 02/17/16 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 02/22/16 House: Assigned Rules sub: Studies
- 03/08/16 House: Left in Rules