RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Summary
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2024
Last action Jan 24, 2024
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 24, 2024
Committee
Referred to HHS, WAM.
upper
Jan 19, 2024
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
8 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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