BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2901

HB 2901: WorkFirst job search

Requiring a WorkFirst job search component.

Summary

  • Nonexempt recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy families (TANF) participate in up to 12 weeks of initial job search. They are assisted with search activities and instructed on how to secure a job.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2901), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, 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 89, Laws of 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2901, ESHB 2901

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1998
Version voted on: ESHB 2901
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican57000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

March 3, 1998
Version voted on: ESHB 2901
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21002
Republican24002
How each member voted

History

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HB 2901 in other sessions

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