Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

SB 1670 — TANF; lifetime limit; drug testing

Last action — Senate Second Reading

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. 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 increases the lifetime limit of cash assistance for needy families from twelve months to sixty months and prohibits drug testing for recipients.

  • 46-294

    twelve → SIXTY

    The duration of cash assistance is extended from twelve months to sixty months.

  • 46-294

    twelve → SIXTY

    The eligibility duration for cash assistance for families with an ineligible parent or spouse is also changed from twelve months to sixty months.

  • 46-294

    twelve → SIXTY

    The same extension applies to families with adult nonparent relatives receiving assistance.

  • 46-294

    twelve → SIXTY

    The time limit for cash assistance applies to sixty months instead of twelve for families receiving assistance under certain conditions.

  • 46-294

    twelve → SIXTY

    The termination date provision changes to reflect the sixty-month limit rather than twelve months.

  • 46-300.08

    EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 46-219, THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY MAY NOT REQUIRE DRUG TESTING FOR ANY TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILY RECIPIENT.

    The bill prohibits the Department of Economic Security from requiring drug testing for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients.

Action History

  1. Senate Second Reading

  2. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (90)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1670?
SB 1670 is sponsored by Catherine Miranda (Democrat), Lauren Kuby (Democrat), and Sally Ann Gonzales (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1670?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track SB 1670?
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