2005 House Bill 5439

House Roll Call 801: Passed

To concur with the Senate-passed version, which eliminates a proposed benefits formula that uses the amount of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) received by a welfare recipient to determine the maximum income eligibility amount, and instead just sets standard amounts and cash assistance rates for those who get SSI payments and those and do not. It also allows contracting with non-profit organizations to help individuals to navigate the SSI application process. The House added some minor changes.

60 Yeas / 48 Nays
Republican (57 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (3 Yeas / 48 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (1)