BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5244

SB 5244: AFDC/dependent child

Revising the definition of "dependent child" for purposes of aid to families with dependent children.

Summary

  • When a child voluntarily leaves the home of a parent, without the consent of the parent, the child is not considered a dependent child for purposes of eligibility for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) assistance, unless: (1) the child's out-of-home placement is approved and the parent is required to contribute to the child's support under the Family Reconciliation Act; or (2) a court has determined…

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5244), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 401, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 15, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 6, 1995
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawMay 16, 1995
Prime sponsor
Brad Owen (D-35)
Introduced
January 17, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
May 16, 1995
Session law
Chapter 401, Laws of 1995
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5244, ESSB 5244

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brad Owen (D-35)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 15, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5244
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican24000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 6, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5244
67 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat72801
Republican60001
How each member voted

Yea (67)

Excused (2)

House · Final Passage

April 23, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5244
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat34002
Republican60002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Senate · Final Passage

April 23, 1995
Version voted on: ESSB 5244
43 Yea 0 Nay 3 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20032
Republican23001
How each member voted

History

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