HB 1586-FN (2008): relative to housing assistance for recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
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HB 1586-FN (2008)
relative to housing assistance for recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 28, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 16 to 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joan Schulze (D - Hills 26)
- Rep. Carla Skinder (D - Sull 1)
- Rep. Arthur Jillette (D - Sull 2)
- Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- January 22, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 207
- January 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- October 14, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB205
- October 28, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 11:00 AM LOB 205
- January 22, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/22/2008 9:00 AM LOB 207
- January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
- January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for Feb 6 (Vote: 18-0, RC)
- February 6, 2008: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs for Interim Study
- September 18, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee work session 10/14/08 9:00 AM LOB205
- October 28, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/28/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
- October 28, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 16-1)