Clarifies the meaning of the phrase greatest social need for purposes of the administration of programs under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965
Summary
Clarifies the meaning of the phrase "greatest social need" for purposes of the administration of programs under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965, defining it to mean the need caused by non-economic factors that restrict an individual's ability to perform normal daily tasks or that threaten his or her capacity to live independently.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2021
Last action May 11, 2022
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4
May 9, 2022
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Feb 8, 2022
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
lower
May 28, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Harry Bronson
DDemocratic
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