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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6296

SB 6296: Independence thru collg/TANF

Creating the independence through college for achievers in need program.

Summary

  • The Independence through College for Achievers in Need (I-CAN) program provides TANF benefits, including child care, food stamps, medical assistance, cash grants and limited tuition assistance for up to 600 welfare recipients (approximately 1 percent of recent caseload).

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6296), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2000
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 3, 2000
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 12, 2000 in the Senate
Last action
March 9, 2000
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6296, SSB 6296

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)

9 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Ken Jacobsen D-46Paull Shin D-21Pat Thibaudeau D-43Albert Bauer D-49Darlene Fairley D-32Julia Patterson D-33Betti Sheldon D-23Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Shirley Winsley R-28

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 3, 2000
Version voted on: SSB 6296
28 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26100
Republican21901
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · AMENDMENT NUMBER 235 BY SENATOR DECCIO AND OTHERS, STRIKE EVERYTHING AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE - FAILED.

March 3, 2000
Version voted on: SSB 6296
22 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat12600
Republican21001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 6296 in other sessions

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