WA People
BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1233: TANF

Concerning temporary assistance for needy families.

Summary

  • Requires a process for periodic urinalysis drug testing be included in the individual responsibility plan for a recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) when chemical dependence is the reason for the the recipient's reliance on public assistance.
  • Requires the Department of Social and Health Services to assign a protective payee if a TANF recipient refuses to engage in needed treatment for chemical dependency.

From the House Bill Analysis 2009 (HB 1233), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Hinkle (R-13)
Introduced
January 15, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to requiring recipients of temporary assistance for needy families to participate in activities designed to reduce and eliminate barriers to employment;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)

8 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Joel Kretz R-7Jim McCune R-2Jaime Herrera R-18Brad Klippert R-8Dan Roach R-31Charles Ross R-14Shelly Short R-7Judy Warnick R-13

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services.

HB 1233 in other sessions

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