BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 6394: TANF benefits for a child

Concerning income eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families benefits for a child.

Summary

  • DSHS may exempt 50 percent of a caregiver's unearned income when determining TANF eligibility and benefits standards for a child who is not a foster child, and who is residing with a caregiver other than the child's parents. Unearned income is defined as income received from a source other than employment or self employment.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2014
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2014
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeannie Darneille (D-27)
Introduced
January 23, 2014 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 2014
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2585
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to income eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families benefits for a child;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeannie Darneille (D-27)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.
  2. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  4. Minority; without recommendation.
  5. WM - Majority; do pass.
  6. Minority; without recommendation.
  7. And refer to Ways & Means.
  8. HSC - Majority; do pass.
  9. Referred to Ways & Means.
  10. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6394 in other sessions

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