DE HB11 | 2017-2018 | 149th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-1)
Status: Passed on June 28 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-06-28 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-1)
Status: Passed on June 28 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-06-28 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Summary
This Act removes the prohibition against receipt of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF also referred to by the name Aid for Families with Dependent Children or AFDC) funds by persons convicted of a drug felony, so long as that person is otherwise eligible or TANF assistance.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eligibility For Public Assistance.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2017-05-02 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 18 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2017-03-21 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 37 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2017-03-21 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 37 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-28 | Signed by Governor | |
| 2017-05-02 | Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT | |
| 2017-04-05 | Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits | |
| 2017-03-21 | Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate | |
| 2017-03-21 | Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT | |
| 2017-03-15 | Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 4 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits | |
| 2016-12-15 | Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House |
