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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5522

SB 5522: TANF work activity

Changing work activity provisions for recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.

Summary

  • The requirement to perform employability screening of WorkFirst recipients is placed at the beginning of the recipient's participation in the WorkFirst program. The initial assessment includes screening for barriers to self-sufficiency, including homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence victimization, limited English proficiency and illiteracy.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5522), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1999
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Darlene Fairley (D-32)
Introduced
January 26, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
February 23, 2000
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5522, SSB 5522

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Darlene Fairley (D-32)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5522
29 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican31801
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5522 in other sessions

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