Introduced
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To establish penalties for a welfare recipient who fails to abide by the “personal development plan” contract requirements specified by House Bill 5444. For the first violation the person would lose welfare payments for a month; for three months on a second violation; and for life for a third violation. This would not apply to disabled people or those who meet certain other requirements.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 62 to 45 (details)
To establish penalties for a welfare recipient who fails to abide by the “personal development plan” contract requirements specified by House Bill 5444. For the first violation the person would lose welfare payments for a month; for three months on a second violation; and for life for a third violation. This would not apply to disabled people or those who meet certain other requirements.
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 make the penalty for a first and second "contract" violation three months of no cash assistance, and two years for a third violation.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To make the penalty for a third "contract" violation three months of no cash assistance, not two years.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 24 to 11 (details)
To establish penalties for a welfare recipient who fails to abide by the “personal development plan” contract requirements specified by House Bill 5444. The penalty for a first and second "contract" violation would be three months of no cash assistance, and two years for a third violation. This would not apply to disabled people or those who meet certain other requirements.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 5439, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 5439 establishes welfare benefits amounts.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To establish procedures for when a person who has lost benefits for a "contract" violation, requiring conferences and a "contract" review.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 62 to 46 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which makes the penalty for a first and second welfare "contract" violation three months of no cash assistance, and two years for a third violation.
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the Senate 23 to 14 (details)
