Relating to determination of eligibility for public benefits of higher education savings account owner; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Specifies that amount in account established for higher education expenses is disregarded for purposes of determining individual's financial eligibility to receive assistance or benefit authorized by law other than means-tested state financial aid for higher education , to extent permitted under federal law. Applies to eligibility determinations made on or after January 1, 2018. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2017
Last action Jul 8, 2017
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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
4
Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Apr 25, 2017
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
legislature
Apr 25, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
legislature
Feb 13, 2017
Committee
Referred to Education.
legislature
Feb 9, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Hass
DDemocratic
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