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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6135

SB 6135: TANF transitional assistance

Concerning programs for eligible recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.

Summary

  • Directs the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to re-instate the Transitional Work Expense Bonus to clients voluntarily exiting Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or State Family Assistance, by March 1, 2026, subject to appropriations.
  • Directs DSHS to increase Post-TANF Support Services from 3 months to 12 months, by September 1, 2024.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6135), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2024
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Claire Wilson (D-30)
Introduced
January 10, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
January 26, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6135, SSB 6135

AN ACT Relating to programs for eligible recipients of temporary assistance for needy families;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Claire Wilson (D-30)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Bob Hasegawa D-11Patty Kuderer D-48Emily Randall D-26Rebecca Saldaña D-37

Votes

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

History

  1. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6135)
  2. Referred to Ways & Means.
  3. HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6135)
  4. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6135)
  5. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6135)
  6. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6135)
  7. Minority; do not pass.
  8. Minority; without recommendation.
  9. And refer to Ways & Means.
  10. HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  11. First reading, referred to Human Services.

SB 6135 in other sessions

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