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AZ HB2104
Bill
Status
4/29/2019
Primary Sponsor
Diego Espinoza
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to modify work compliance requirements and sanction procedures for recipients.
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Changes the sanction structure for noncompliance with work activities, child support enforcement, and school attendance requirements from a two-tier system to a three-tier graduated penalty system: 25% benefit reduction for first violation, 50% reduction for second violation, and termination for third violation.
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Modifies the language in Section 46-294 regarding the 12-month extension period to require heads of household to "remain in full compliance" with work activity requirements throughout the additional 12 months of assistance, rather than just being in compliance.
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Maintains existing time limits of 12 months for initial assistance eligibility and 60 months total lifetime eligibility in TANF programs, with hardship exemptions available.
Legislative Description
TANF; sanctions
Department Of Economic Security
Last Action
Assigned to House RULES Committee
4/29/2019