Concurrent Resolution on State Innovation for Transition from Government Benefits to Self-reliance
HCR 8 is a formal statement by the state legislature expressing support for initiatives that help residents transition from government assistance programs to self-sufficiency. It does not create new programs or change benefit eligibility; instead, it directs state agencies to explore innovative approaches to workforce development and economic independence. The resolution applies broadly to all state agencies managing benefit programs. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal effect and serves only to communicate legislative intent.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Mar 8, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ committee report favorable
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
House/ passed 3rd reading
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ committee report favorable
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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