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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 1342: WorkFirst "work activity"

Concerning the definition of work activity for the purposes of the WorkFirst program.

Summary

  • Extends the period of time that a WorkFirst participant may receive vocational training from 12 months to 24 months.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1342), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Maureen Walsh (R-16)
Introduced
January 23, 2013 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2014
Companion bill
SB 5600
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the definition of work activity for the purposes of the WorkFirst program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Maureen Walsh (R-16)

13 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Ruth Kagi D-32Norm Johnson R-14Roger Goodman D-45David Sawyer D-29Tina Orwall D-33Jessyn Farrell D-46Mary Helen Roberts D-21Roger Freeman D-30Sherry Appleton D-23Laurie Jinkins D-27Marcie Maxwell D-41Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Luis Moscoso D-1

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. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. Referred to Appropriations.
  5. Minority; do not pass.
  6. ELHS - Majority; do pass.
  7. ELHS - Executive action taken by committee.
  8. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

HB 1342 in other sessions

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