2016 House Bill 5953

Ban state asking for welfare reform exemption

Introduced in the House

Oct. 19, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Tim Kelly (R-94)

To prohibit state agencies from asking the federal government to give the state a “waiver” (exception) to the 1990s-era welfare reforms that imposed a work or education requirement on beneficiaries.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations