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AZ HB2593
Bill
Status
1/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Peggy Judd
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 46-292 to expand Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility for dependent children living with grandparents.
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Allows grandparents who exercise day-to-day physical care of a dependent child residing with them (and receive no payment or subsidy under Title 8) to receive increased cash assistance under the program.
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Sets the cash assistance amount for grandparent-headed households at up to twice the normal amount allowed under the article, with benefits lasting twice as long as the time limits prescribed in Section 46-294.
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Modifies existing TANF eligibility requirements and benefit calculation rules to accommodate grandparent caregivers as an eligible family unit type.
Legislative Description
TANF benefits; dependent children; grandparents
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
1/19/2012