HB 1461 (2006): AN ACT establishing a task force to study Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

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HB 1461 (2006)

AN ACT establishing a task force to study Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 247

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2001). The committee's amendment (2001) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2006, making it Chapter 247 of the session laws. It took effect on June 5, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2006, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205/LOB
  • March 21, 2006, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 12, 2006: Public Hearing and Executive Session Jan 12 2:00 RM205/LOB
  • January 17, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 1 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 14, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 14, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • March 21, 2006: Hearing; March 21, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:40 a.m.; SC11
  • April 25, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2001}(New Title) [05/04/06]; SC17, Pg.21
  • May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{2001}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2001}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Batula, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/5/06; Eff. 6/5/06, Chapter 0247

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