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HI SB2033

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Les Ihara

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund to the General Assistance Program to reinstate monthly benefits from $300 to $450 per month
  • Addresses a benefit reduction implemented November 1, 2009, due to declining state revenues affecting approximately 5,055 cases per month
  • Identifies the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund as an appropriate funding source for temporary supplemental assistance during economic downturns and revenue reductions
  • Committee recommends consideration of restructuring the General Assistance Program from a block grant to an entitlement program, referencing Senate Bill No. 1668 S.D. 2 as a potential model

Legislative Description

Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; General Assistance Appropriation

Last Action

(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.

2/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/4/2010
Human Services1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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