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OK SJR51
Joint Resolution
Status
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Rob Standridge
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Human Services to comply with Section 4004 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-96) by February 22, 2014.
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Section 4004 mandates that states receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) grants prevent assistance funds from being used in certain establishments.
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Aligns with existing Oklahoma law (Section 241.4 of Title 56 of the Oklahoma Statutes) that already prohibits TANF funds from being used in certain establishments.
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Requires DHS to submit a compliance report to legislative committees by March 1, 2014, or face federal penalties including reduction of the state's TANF block grant.
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Directs the Secretary of State to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Director of Human Services.
Legislative Description
Joint Resolution; requiring the Department of Human Services to comply with certain federal law.
Government
Last Action
Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
2/10/2014