BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2900

HB 2900: TANF grants calculation

Providing for pro rata calculation of temporary assistance for needy families grants.

Summary

  • A feasibility study by the Department of Social and Health Services will report on the concept of pro rata grant reduction, its benefits, difficulties, and fiscal impact. The study includes examination of appropriate "good cause" exemptions, and methods and rules for preventing their abuse.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2900), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 1998
  4. Passed SenateMar 3, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 20, 1998
Prime sponsor
Suzette Cooke (R-47)
Introduced
January 21, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 20, 1998
Session law
Chapter 88, Laws of 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2900, ESHB 2900

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Suzette Cooke (R-47)

4 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1998
Version voted on: ESHB 2900
95 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40100
Republican55002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

March 3, 1998
Version voted on: ESHB 2900
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican24002
How each member voted

History

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HB 2900 in other sessions

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