HB1290: (New Title) establishing a study committee to examine time limits on eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

HB 1290 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

29Jan2004... 0048h

2003 SESSION

03-2224

05/09

HOUSE BILL 1290

AN ACT establishing a study committee to examine time limits on eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

SPONSORS: Rep. Crane, Hills 59; Rep. Dickinson, Carr 4; Rep. Bergeron, Hills 66

COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill establishes a committee to examine time limits on eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

29Jan2004... 0048h

03-2224

05/09

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Three

AN ACT establishing a study committee to examine time limits on eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study time limits on eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

2 Membership and Compensation.

I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:

(a) Three members of the house, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.

3 Duties. The committee shall study eligibility periods for TANF. Specifically, the committee shall consider the feasibility and consequences of amending the state plan to provide that an individual may receive TANF for a maximum of 24 months during any consecutive 60-month period. The committee also may compare eligibility periods in New Hampshire with those of neighboring states, and may solicit such information and testimony as may be necessary to assist the committee in the performance of its duties.

4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2004.

6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

LBAO

03-2224

Amended 2/2/04

HB 1290 FISCAL NOTE

AN ACT establishing a study committee to examine time limits on eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant has determined this bill, as amended by the House, (Amendment #2004-0048h), will have no fiscal impact on state, county and local revenue or expenditures.

METHODOLOGY:

The Office states this bill establishes a study committee to examine time limits for eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.