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HI HB2204

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Johanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to reestablish the Exit and Retention Bonus Program to encourage welfare recipients to transition into the workforce and advance their careers without losing benefits.

  • Program provides bonuses at 3, 6, 12, and 24-month intervals for recipients who voluntarily terminate welfare benefits and remain out of the system, with bonus amounts increasing based on hours of employment.

  • Appropriates $400,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2018-2019 to fund the exit and retention bonus program.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Relating To Human Services.

Department of Human Services

Last Action

Act 128, on 07/05/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).

7/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/22/2018
Human Services3/6/2018
Finance2/16/2018
Health & Human Services1/26/2018

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