Relating to COFA citizens' eligibility for public assistance.
Summary
Digest: The Act forbids DHS from denying public aid to COFA citizens because they are not U.S. citizens. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Prohibits the Department of Human Services from denying public assistance, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, to COFA citizens based on their immigration status.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Last action Mar 8, 2024
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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
4
Mar 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 14, 2024
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
upper
Feb 14, 2024
Committee
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs, then Ways and Means.
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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