Florida 2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 751 — Public Assistance

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 A bill to be entitled An act relating to public assistance;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 A bill to be entitled An act relating to public assistance;
hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 responsibility plan for participants in the temporary cash assistance program following an initial assessment;
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 responsibility plan for participants in the temporary cash assistance program following an initial assessment;
hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 appropriation;
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 appropriation;
hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 participant has subsequently obtained employment, the participant shall be counseled regarding the transitional benefits that may be available and provided information about how to access such benefits.
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 participant has subsequently obtained employment, the participant shall be counseled regarding the transitional benefits that may be available and provided information about how to access such benefits.
The department shall implement a conciliation process for food assistance participants who fail to comply with work activity requirements.
Temporary cash assistance shall be terminated for the Page 4 of 14 CODING:
Temporary cash assistance shall be terminated for the family for 3 months 1 month or until the individual who failed to comply does so, whichever is later.
The individual shall be required to comply with the required work activity upon Page 4 of 14 CODING:
hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 family for 3 months 1 month or until the individual who failed to comply does so, whichever is later.
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 completion of the 3-month penalty period before reinstatement of temporary cash assistance.
The individual shall be required to comply with the required work activity upon completion of the 3-month penalty period before reinstatement of temporary cash assistance.
Temporary cash assistance for the minor child or children in a family may be continued for the first 6 months of the penalty period through a protective payee as specified in Page 5 of 14 CODING:
Temporary cash assistance for the minor child or children in a family may be continued for the first 6 months of the penalty period through a protective payee as specified in subsection (2).
Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 subsection (2).
Temporary cash assistance shall be terminated for the family for 12 months or until the individual who failed to comply does so, whichever is later.
Temporary cash assistance shall be terminated for the Page 5 of 14 CODING:
Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 family for 12 months or until the individual who failed to comply does so, whichever is later.
(e) When a participant is sanctioned for noncompliance with this section, the department shall refer the participant to Page 6 of 14 CODING:
(e) When a participant is sanctioned for noncompliance with this section, the department shall refer the participant to appropriate free and low-cost community services, including food banks.
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hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 appropriate free and low-cost community services, including food banks.
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 If a participant fully complies with work activity requirements for at least 6 months, the participant shall be reinstated as being in full compliance with program requirements for purpose of sanctions imposed under this section.
If a participant fully complies with work activity requirements for at least 6 months, the participant shall be reinstated as being in full compliance with program requirements for purpose of sanctions imposed under this section.
445.024 Work requirements.— (3) WORK PLAN AGREEMENT.—For each individual who is not otherwise exempt from work activity requirements, the Page 7 of 14 CODING:
445.024 Work requirements.— (3) WORK PLAN AGREEMENT.—For each individual who is not otherwise exempt from work activity requirements, the department, in cooperation with CareerSource Florida, Inc., and the Department of Children and Families, must:
(a) Inform the participant, in plain language, and require Page 7 of 14 CODING:
hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 department, in cooperation with CareerSource Florida, Inc., and the Department of Children and Families, must:
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 the participant to agree in writing to:
(a) Inform the participant, in plain language, and require the participant to agree in writing to:
Place the participant into the highest level of employment he or she is capable of and increase the Page 8 of 14 CODING:
Place the participant into the highest level of employment he or she is capable of and increase the participant's work responsibilities and amount of work over time.
c.
Clearly state in sufficient detail the participant's Page 8 of 14 CODING:
hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 participant's work responsibilities and amount of work over time.
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 obligations, work activity requirements, and any services the local workforce development board will provide to enable the participant to satisfy his or her obligations and work activity requirements, including, but not limited to, child care and transportation, when available.
c.
Clearly state in sufficient detail the participant's obligations, work activity requirements, and any services the local workforce development board will provide to enable the participant to satisfy his or her obligations and work activity requirements, including, but not limited to, child care and transportation, when available.
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(b) The department shall ensure that all local workforce development boards uniformly implement sanctions for noncompliance with work activity requirements and do not Page 9 of 14 CODING:
hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 (b) The department shall ensure that all local workforce development boards uniformly implement sanctions for noncompliance with work activity requirements and do not sanction a participant who is temporarily unable to meet work activity requirements due to circumstances beyond his or her control.
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 sanction a participant who is temporarily unable to meet work activity requirements due to circumstances beyond his or her control.
(c) When requesting that the Department of Children and Families sanction an individual who has failed to engage in work activities required under this section, the department or local workforce development board shall notify the Department of Children and Families of the reason for the sanction request.
(c) When requesting that the Department of Children and Families sanction an individual who has failed to engage in work activities required for food assistance under this section, the department or local workforce development board shall notify the Department of Children and Families of the reason for the sanction request.
the total length of time for which participants received services and, if available, the length of time of any Page 10 of 14 CODING:
the total length of time for which participants received services and, if available, the length of time of any gaps in the delivery of services as a result of sanctions or program ineligibility;
and the total number of participants who Page 10 of 14 CODING:
hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 gaps in the delivery of services as a result of sanctions or program ineligibility;
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 were referred for, but did not receive, workforce services, including an explanation of the reason why each participant did not receive services, if applicable.
and the total number of participants who were referred for, but did not receive, workforce services, including an explanation of the reason why each participant did not receive services, if applicable.
1008.39, including, but not limited to, the total number and percentage of participants securing employment, the job sectors in which employment was secured, whether the employment was full-time or part-time, whether the employment was compensated at a rate above the hourly federal minimum wage rate, whether the participants continued to receive temporary cash assistance or food assistance after securing Page 11 of 14 CODING:
1008.39, including, but not limited to, the total number and percentage of participants securing employment, the job sectors in which employment was secured, whether the employment was full-time or part-time, whether the employment was compensated at a rate above the hourly federal minimum wage rate, whether the participants continued to receive temporary cash assistance or food assistance after securing employment or exited programs due to employment, and any other employment outcomes.
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hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 employment or exited programs due to employment, and any other employment outcomes.
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 (e) The total number and percentage of participants sanctioned for noncompliance with work requirements, the action or inaction giving rise to the noncompliance, whether the participants identified barriers related to noncompliance, and services offered to prevent future noncompliance.
(e) The total number and percentage of participants sanctioned for noncompliance with work requirements, the action or inaction giving rise to the noncompliance, whether the participants identified barriers related to noncompliance, and services offered to prevent future noncompliance.
402.82 Electronic benefits transfer program.— (4) Use or acceptance of an electronic benefits transfer card is prohibited at the following locations or for the Page 12 of 14 CODING:
402.82 Electronic benefits transfer program.— (4) Use or acceptance of an electronic benefits transfer card is prohibited at the following locations or for the following activities:
(g) A Medical Marijuana Treatment Center as defined in s.
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hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 following activities:
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 29(b)(5), Art.
(g) A Medical Marijuana Treatment Center as defined in s.
29(b)(5), Art.
414.0252, as a condition of eligibility and enrollment Medicaid recipients Page 13 of 14 CODING:
414.0252, as a condition of eligibility and enrollment Medicaid recipients enrolled in managed care plans, as a condition of Medicaid eligibility, to pay the Medicaid program a share of the premium Page 13 of 14 CODING:
hb0751-03-c3 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/CS/HB 751 2018 enrolled in managed care plans, as a condition of Medicaid eligibility, to pay the Medicaid program a share of the premium of $10 per month.
hb0751-04-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S  CS/CS/CS/HB, Engrossed 1 2018 of $10 per month.
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Action History

  1. Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

  2. Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

  3. Received

  4. Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 726, 727

  5. In Messages

  6. CS passed as amended; YEAS 81 NAYS 34

  7. Read 3rd time

  8. Placed on 3rd reading

  9. Amendment(s) adopted (682551) -HJ 723, 724

  10. Amendment(s) failed (131801, 728169) -HJ 722, 724

  11. Read 2nd time

  12. CS/CS/CS by Health and Human Services Committee read 1st time -HJ 664, 665

  13. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/28/18

  14. Placed on Calendar

  15. Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.18(c)

  16. CS/CS/CS by- Health and Human Services Committee; YEAS 14 NAYS 4

  17. On Committee agenda-- Health and Human Services Committee, 02/21/18, 9:00 am, Morris Hall

  18. Now in Health and Human Services Committee

  19. CS/CS by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee read 1st time

  20. Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)

  21. CS/CS by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 1

  22. On Committee agenda-- Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, 01/30/18, 1:00 pm, Sumner Hall

  23. Now in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  24. CS by Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee read 1st time

  25. Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)

  26. CS by Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee; YEAS 9 NAYS 2

  27. On Committee agenda-- Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee, 01/17/18, 8:30 am, 12 HOB

  28. Introduced

  29. Referred to Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee; Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee

  30. Filed

Sponsors

  • Eagle · Primary

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  • Eagle

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (163)

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Votes

Passage, Third Reading

Passed 81 Yea · 34 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 603101
Republican 20000
Democrat 1301
Total 813402
% of votes cast 69%29%0%2%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Abruzzo — Nay
Gonzalez — Yea
Alexander — Nay
Grant, J. — Yea
Grant, M. — Yea
Raschein — Yea
Caldwell — Yea
Slosberg — Nay
Clemons — Yea
Smith — Nay
Latvala — Yea
Cortes, B. — Yea
Lee — Nay
Cortes, J. — Nay
Sullivan — Yea
Diaz, M. — Yea
Moraitis — Yea
Watson, B. — Nay
Watson, C. — Nay
Nunez — Yea
Williams — Nay
Fitzenhagen — Yea
Altman — Not Voting
Ahern — Yea
Asencio — Nay
Ausley — Nay
Beshears — Yea
Bileca — Yea
Brown — Nay
Byrd — Yea
Corcoran — Yea
Cruz — Nay
Cummings — Yea
Diamond — Nay
Donalds — Yea
Drake — Yea
DuBose — Nay
Duran — Nay
Eagle — Yea
Edwards-Walpole — Yea
Fant — Yea
Fine — Yea
Fischer — Yea
Geller — Nay
Good — Nay
Goodson — Yea
Hager — Yea
Hardemon — Yea
Harrison — Yea
Henry — Nay
Ingoglia — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Jacobs — Nay
Jacquet — Nay
Jenne — Nay
Killebrew — Yea
Magar — Yea
Mariano — Yea
McGhee — Nay
Mercado — Nay
Metz — Yea
Moskowitz — Nay
Newton — Nay
Oliva — Yea
Payne — Yea
Olszewski — Yea
Peters — Yea
Pigman — Yea
Ponder — Yea
Porter — Yea
Pritchett — Nay
Raburn — Yea
Renner — Yea
Richardson — Nay
Rodrigues — Yea
Rommel — Yea
Roth — Yea
Russell — Yea
Santiago — Yea
Shaw — Nay
Silvers — Nay
Sprowls — Yea
Spano — Yea
Stafford — Nay
Stevenson — Yea
Stone — Yea
Toledo — Yea
Trujillo — Yea
Willhite — Yea
White — Yea
Williamson — Yea
La Rosa — Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Nay
Berman, Lori Democrat Nay
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Nay
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Not Voting
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
Miller, Monique Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Favorable With Committee Substitute (Health & Human Services Committee)

Passed 14 Yea · 4 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9301
Democrat 0101
Republican 5000
Total 14402
% of votes cast 70%20%0%10%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Grant, M. — Yea
Williams — Yea
Grant, J. — Not Voting
Brown — Nay
Cummings — Yea
DuBose — Nay
Hardemon — Yea
Magar — Yea
Pigman — Yea
Santiago — Yea
Silvers — Nay
Stevenson — Yea
White — Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Nay
Davis, Tracie Democrat Not Voting
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Favorable With Committee Substitute (Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee)

Passed 12 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4001
Democrat 0100
Unaffiliated 8000
Total 12101
% of votes cast 86%7%0%7%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Grant, J. — Yea
Duran — Yea
Magar — Yea
Mercado — Yea
Pigman — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Stevenson — Yea
White — Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Nay
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Not Voting
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea

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Favorable With Committee Substitute (Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee)

Passed 9 Yea · 2 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8202
Republican 1001
Total 9203
% of votes cast 64%14%0%21%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Gonzalez — Yea
Slosberg — Not Voting
Grant, M. — Yea
Williams — Yea
McGhee — Nay
Peters — Yea
Roth — Not Voting
Russell — Nay
Santiago — Yea
Spano — Yea
Stevenson — Yea
Willhite — Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Not Voting

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