HI HCR34

Establish an 11-member temporary task force within the Department of Human Services to investigate methods for efficiently providing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits and services to recipients and dependent children.

Task force membership includes one House member, one Senate member, the Director of Human Services, two DHS administrators, the Attorney General, one TANF benefit recipient, and four representatives from county-based organizations serving TANF recipients.

Task force must research other states' TANF programs, develop a working plan of services that recipients may be required to perform to maintain benefit coverage, and research methods to help cover program costs.

Submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the 2013 regular session convening.

Task force members serve without compensation or expense reimbursement; the Judiciary's Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution shall provide a facilitator; task force dissolves on June 30, 2013.