Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); eligibility, drug-related felonies. (HB1068)
Introduced By
Del. Bobby Orrock (R-Thornburg) with support from co-patron Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
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 that 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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2014 | Committee |
01/08/2014 | Presented and ordered printed 14102305D |
01/08/2014 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/17/2014 | Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3 |
01/21/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1068) |
01/23/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1068) |
01/30/2014 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) |
01/30/2014 | Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations |
01/30/2014 | Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions (19-Y 3-N) (see vote tally) |
01/30/2014 | Referred to Committee on Appropriations |
01/31/2014 | Assigned App. sub: Health & Human Resources |
02/04/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/12/2014 | Left in Appropriations |