Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Introduced 12 D cosponsors

HB 1573 — Eliminating a program orientation as a condition of eligibility and lessening noncompliance sanctions for the temporary assistance for needy families program.

Last action — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill eliminates the requirement for applicants of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to attend an orientation as a condition of eligibility and modifies sanctions for noncompliance.

  • RCW 74.08A.260

    The department may not require applicants for temporary assistance for needy families to attend an orientation as a condition of eligibility.

    This change removes the orientation requirement for TANF applicants.

  • RCW 74.08A.260

    Recipients who are not engaged in work and work activities, and do not qualify for a good cause exemption under RCW 74.08A.270, shall engage in self-directed service as provided in RCW 74.08A.330.

    This change clarifies the expectations for recipients regarding work activities.

  • RCW 74.08A.260

    If a recipient refuses for four consecutive months to engage in work and work activities required by the department, the family's grant shall be reduced by the recipient's share, and may, if the department determines it appropriate, be terminated.

    This change modifies the consequences for noncompliance with work activity requirements.

  • RCW 74.08A.260

    The department may waive the penalties required under subsection (((4)))(5) of this section, subject to a finding that the recipient refused to engage in work for good cause provided in RCW 74.08A.270.

    This change allows for more flexibility in waiving penalties for good cause.

Action History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  2. First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning.

Sponsors

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Not signed on (137)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1573?
HB 1573 is sponsored by Lillian Ortiz-Self (Democrat), John Lovick (Democrat), Roger Goodman (Democrat), Noel Frame (Democrat), Lisa Callan (Democrat), Appleton, My-Linh Thai (Democrat), Robinson, Debra Lekanoff (Democrat), Lauren Davis (Democrat), Nicole Macri (Democrat), Mari Leavitt (Democrat), Tana Senn (Democrat), and Chris Kilduff (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1573?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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