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

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/13/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101315D
01/13/2010Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
01/22/2010Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (11-Y 4-N) (see vote tally)
01/22/2010Rereferred to Finance
01/24/2010Impact statement from DPB (SB576)
02/09/2010Left in Finance