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AZ HB2104

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

Diego Espinoza

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to modify work compliance requirements and sanction procedures for recipients.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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