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MO HB886
Bill
Status
3/17/2011
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Gatschenberger
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AI Summary
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Limits all Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefit purchases and withdrawals to in-state transactions only for Missouri recipients.
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Requires the department to identify recipients with out-of-state purchases or withdrawals and request justification from each recipient.
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Department must develop guidelines for approving and denying out-of-state purchases or withdrawals and establish an appeals process for denial decisions.
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TANF recipients who violate this requirement are subject to loss or reduction of their TANF benefits in addition to other available state or federal remedies.
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Authorizes the department to promulgate rules to implement these provisions under chapter 536 of Missouri law.
Legislative Description
Requires all purchases and withdrawals made with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits by a recipient in this state to be limited to in-state purchases and withdrawals only
Last Action
Referred: General Laws (H)
4/12/2011