TANF; eligibility for food stamps when convicted of drug-related felonies. (SB642)

Introduced By

Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patrons Del. David Bulova (D-Fairfax), Del. Chuck Caputo (D-Oak Hill), Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale), and Sen. Dave Marsden (D-Burke)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Eligibility for TANF and food stamps; drug-related felonies. Provides exemption to receive TANF benefits for persons who have been convicted of a felony drug offense pursuant to 18.2-250 and comply with criminal court orders and treatment programs, as permitted by federal law. Read the Bill »

Status

02/01/2008: Merged into SB296

History

DateAction
01/09/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088322336
01/09/2008Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
01/25/2008Impact statement from DPB (SB642)
02/01/2008Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB296-Puller) (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)

Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical to this one: SB296.