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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6558

SB 6558: Public asst/higher education

Including higher education programs in the work activity definition.

Summary

  • The definition of A work activity @ that fulfills TANF requirements is expanded to include employment through work-study programs for up to 24 months. TANF recipients may also fulfill @ work activity @ requirements through participation in some internships or practicums.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6558), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2000
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2000
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 19, 2000 in the Senate
Last action
March 9, 2000
Companion bill
HB 2367
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6558, SSB 6558

Sponsors

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

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 14, 2000
Version voted on: SSB 6558
31 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican41701
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 6558 in other sessions

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