California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 479 — CalWORKs.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Existing federal law provides for allocation of federal funds through the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program to eligible states. Existing law provides for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program under which, through a combination of state and county funds and federal funds received through the TANF program, each county provides cash assistance and other benefits to qualified low-income families. Existing law provides that a parent or caretaker relative shall not be eligible for CalWORKs aid when he or she has received aid for a cumulative total of 48 months. This bill would, instead, provide that an assistance unit shall not be eligible for aid under CalWORKs when any member of the assistance unit has received aid for a cumulative total of 48 months. This bill would provide for continued aid after the 48-month time limit for a child who is a member of an assistance unit that no longer qualifies for aid, if the child's parent or caretaker relative complies with applicable work requirements, as specified. This bill would also make various conforming changes. Because counties determine eligibility for the CalWORKs program, by increasing county duties, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Com. on HUM. S.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Nestande · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Nestande

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 479 do?
Existing federal law provides for allocation of federal funds through the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program to eligible states. Existing law provides for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program under which, through a combination of state and county funds and federal funds received through the TANF program, each county provides cash assistance and other benefits to qualified low-income families. Existing law provides that a parent or caretaker relative shall not be eligible for CalWORKs aid when he or she has received aid for a cumulative total of 48 months. This bill would, instead, provide that an assistance unit shall not be eligible for aid under CalWORKs when any member of the assistance unit has received aid for a cumulative total of 48 months. This bill would provide for continued aid after the 48-month time limit for a child who is a member of an assistance unit that no longer qualifies for aid, if the child's parent or caretaker relative complies with applicable work requirements, as specified. This bill would also make various conforming changes. Because counties determine eligibility for the CalWORKs program, by increasing county duties, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
Who sponsors AB 479?
AB 479 is sponsored by Nestande.
What is the current status of AB 479?
This bill died with 2011-2012 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 AB 479?
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