RI H7686 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Passed on June 26 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-06-26 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]

Summary

HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM - Amends works program to provide eligibility for benefits to pregnant persons from onset of pregnancy including lawful permanent residents, increases monthly cash benefits, disallows termination of benefits for failure to work, limits monetary sanctions.

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Title

Amends works program to provide eligibility for benefits to pregnant persons from onset of pregnancy including lawful permanent residents, increases monthly cash benefits, disallows termination of benefits for failure to work, limits monetary sanctions.

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Roll Calls

2024-06-14 - House - Passage As Amended (Y: 52 N: 6 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-06-14 - House - Passage Of Amendment (Y: 54 N: 6 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2024-06-26HouseSigned by Governor
2024-06-21HouseTransmitted to Governor
2024-06-14SenateSenate passed as amended in concurrence
2024-06-14SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/13/2024)
2024-06-14HouseHouse passed as amended (floor amendment)
2024-06-13HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/13/2024)
2024-05-09HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-05-03HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/09/2024)
2024-02-15HouseIntroduced, referred to House Finance

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