TANF; eligibility for food stamps when convicted of drug-related felonies. (SB872)

Introduced By

Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria)

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
12/29/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09
12/29/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 094489336
12/29/2008Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
01/21/2009Impact statement from DPB (SB872)
01/23/2009Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (9-Y 6-N) (see vote tally)
01/23/2009Rereferred to Finance
02/11/2009Left in Finance