| SB 0710 | Changes Eligibility Requirements For Public Assistance |
| Sponsor: | MAXWELL | ||
| LR Number: | L2831.01P | Fiscal Note: | 2831-01 |
| Committee: | Public Health and Welfare | ||
| Last Action: | 05/01/96 - Reported Do Pass w/HCA 1 H Social Service Committee | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 1996 | ||
SB 710 - This act changes the eligibility requirements and
the amount of benefits to be granted under public assistance
programs by exempting from consideration the value of burial lots
and any amounts of funds placed in an irrevocable prearranged
funeral or burial contract owned by an applicant.
CHERYL GRAZIER
HCA 1 - GRANTS DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES THE AUTHORITY TO ENACT RULES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT FEDERAL MANDATES RELATED TO AFDC IMPOSED BETWEEN MAY 1, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996 IF FEDERAL MONETARY SANCTIONS WILL BE IMPOSED FOR NONCOMPLIANCE BEFORE MAY 16, 1997. THE DEPARTMENT WOULD HAVE TO INFORM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON WELFARE REFORM WHICH IS ESTABLISHED AND WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF CHAIR OF HOUSE AND SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE, FOUR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE.