Relates to expanding eligibility for the cooling assistance component of the home energy assistance program
Summary
Provides that an applicant for the cooling assistance component of the home energy assistance program shall not be required to demonstrate that the household contains at least one person with a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by extreme heat to be eligible for a cooling assistance component benefit.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 11, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
Aug 11, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
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