Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); not be denied due to previous felony drug offense. (SB576)
Introduced By
Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria) with support from 7 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
Those copatrons are Del. Robin Abbott (D-Newport News), Del. David Bulova (D-Fairfax), Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church), Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria), Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale), Sen. Toddy Puller (D-Mount Vernon), Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Eligibility for TANF; drug-related felonies. Requires persons otherwise eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to not be denied benefits solely due to a previous conviction of a felony drug offense pursuant to 18.2-250. The otherwise eligible person must comply with all obligations imposed by the criminal court and be actively engaged in or have completed a substance abuse treatment program. The bill mirrors the authorized federal exemption already granted for food stamp applicants. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101315D |
01/13/2010 | Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services |
01/22/2010 | Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (11-Y 4-N) (see vote tally) |
01/22/2010 | Rereferred to Finance |
01/24/2010 | Impact statement from DPB (SB576) |
02/09/2010 | Left in Finance |