Introduced
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To revise certain provisions of the welfare reform law to specify that after the Department of Human Services has made an initial determination that an applicant might be eligible for welfare and is not exempt from "work first" participation, that individual would be required to participate in assigned work-related activities. Welfare cases would not have to opened before a potential recipient attends an orientation session and begins participation in work-related activities. The bill would eliminate a provision requiring the Department of Human Services to provide the orientation sessions on a weekly basis.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that clarifies some of the sanctions for failing to perform the welfare work requirements, or if a mother on welfare fails to make an effort to establish paternity and collect child support from the father.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)
To revise certain provisions of the welfare reform law to specify that after the Department of Human Services has made an initial determination that an applicant might be eligible for welfare and is not exempt from "work first" participation, that individual would be required to participate in assigned work-related activities. Welfare cases would not have to opened before a potential recipient attends an orientation session and begins participation in work-related activities. The bill would eliminate a provision requiring the Department of Human Services to provide the orientation sessions on a weekly basis.
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
