Mississippi Legislature

1997 Regular Session

House Bill 766

[Introduced] [Passed House] [Sent to Governor]

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History of Actions

Background

Title

Description: Welfare reform; establish Mississippi Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

History of Actions:

101/07/97(H)Referred To Public Health and Welfare;Appropriations
201/16/97(H)DR - TSDPCS: PH To AP
301/21/97(H)DR - TSDPCS: AP To PH
401/21/97(H)Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
501/22/97(H)Committee Substitute Adopted
601/22/97(H)Amended
701/22/97(H)Passed As Amended
801/24/97(H)Transmitted To Senate
901/28/97(S)Referred To Public Health and Welfare;Appropriations
1002/10/97(S)DR - TSDPAA: PH To AP
1102/11/97(S)Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
1202/12/97(S)Amended
1302/12/97(S)Passed As Amended
1402/12/97(S)Returned For Concurrence
1502/17/97(H)Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
1602/18/97(H)Conferees Named Moody,Clarke,Miller
1702/19/97(S)Conferees Named Bean,Simmons,Hall
1802/28/97(H)Conference Report Adopted
1902/28/97(S)Conference Report Adopted
2003/05/97(H)Enrolled Bill Signed
2103/06/97(S)Enrolled Bill Signed
2203/06/97Due From Governor 03/12/97
2303/12/97Approved by Governor

Background Information:

Effective datePassage
DispositionLaw
DeadlineGeneral Bill/Constitutional Amendment
RevenueNo
3/5ths vote requiredYes
Chapter number316

House Committees:

Senate Committees:

Principal Author: Moody

Code Sections: A 043-0017-0001, A 043-0017-0003, A 043-0017-0005, A 043-0017-0007, A 043-0017-0009, A 043-0017-0011, A 043-0017-0013, A 043-0017-0015, A 043-0017-0017, A 043-0017-0019, A 043-0017-0021, A 043-0017-0023, A 043-0017-0025, A 009-0005-0255, A 043-0001-0002, A 043-0001-0019, A 043-0027-0033, A 093-0009-0035, A 043-0001-0028, A 043-0001-0030, A 027-0007-0022.1, A 043-0013-0115, A 041-0079-0005, RP 043-0017-0031, RP 043-0049-0015, RP 043-0049-0013, RP 043-0049-0011, RP 043-0049-0009, RP 043-0049-0008, RP 043-0049-0003, RP 043-0049-0001

Title: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-17-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ACCEPT THE MANDATORY PROVISIONS AND BENEFITS OF THE FEDERAL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996 (PUBLIC LAW 104-193); TO EMPOWER THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO COOPERATE WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC LAW 104-193 AND ANY AMENDMENTS ISSUED THERETO AND TO ADMINISTER FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS RECEIVED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF PUBLIC LAW 104-193 SHALL BE SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION OF THE LEGISLATURE; TO SET FORTH THE PURPOSE OF THE MISSISSIPPI TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE ASSISTANCE TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN AND CARETAKER RELATIVES UNDER THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-17-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS UNDER THE TANF PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-17-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS UNDER THE TANF PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE A FAMILY LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS; TO PRESCRIBE CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO SHALL BE DENIED TANF BENEFITS; TO PROVIDE A TIME LIMITATION ON THE RECEIPT OF TANF BENEFITS; TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS FOR COMPULSORY-SCHOOL-AGE RECIPIENTS OF TANF ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND SCHOOL IN ORDER FOR THEIR FAMILIES TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE; TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS FOR CARETAKER RELATIVES TO HAVE THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN VACCINATED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARENT OR CARETAKER RELATIVE APPLYING FOR TANF ASSISTANCE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO ENGAGE IN AN ALLOWABLE WORK ACTIVITY FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO OPERATE A STATEWIDE WORK PROGRAM FOR TANF RECIPIENTS; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE WORK REQUIREMENTS; TO PRESCRIBE ALLOWABLE WORK ACTIVITIES; TO PROVIDE BENEFIT PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REQUIRED WORK ACTIVITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE AND TRANSPORTATION FOR ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS UNDER THE TANF PROGRAM; AND TO AUTHORIZE TRANSITIONAL MEDICAID ASSISTANCE UNDER THE TANF PROGRAM; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER AGREEMENTS WITH THE PERSONNEL BOARD AND STATE AGENCIES TO ALLOW QUALIFIED TANF RECIPIENTS TO BE PLACED IN STATE JOBS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-17-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO INCLUDE CERTAIN AGENCIES IN TANF PLANNING ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-17-9 THROUGH 43-17-25, 9-5-255, 43-1-2, 43-1-19, 43-27-33 AND 93-9-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-1-28, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ON-LINE EBT SYSTEM FOR FOOD STAMPS BY OCTOBER 1, 1999; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP AN ON-LINE EBT SYSTEM FOR TANF ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-1-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR A MISSISSIPPI TANF IMPLEMENTATION COUNCIL AND PRESCRIBE ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO PRESCRIBE CERTAIN DUTIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT REGARDING RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-7-22.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR A TANF TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-115, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM THOSE PERSONS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE MEDICAID ASSISTANCE TO THE TANF PROGRAM; TO AUTHORIZE TRANSITIONAL MEDICAID ASSISTANCE FOR TANF RECIPIENTS; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE INCIDENCE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF OUT-OF-WEDLOCK PREGNANCIES IN MISSISSIPPI AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THEREON; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO SEEK FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT TO HELP TANF RECIPIENTS PROVIDE JOBS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-79-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDS AND APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE, TO IMPLEMENT A PREVENTION OF TEEN PREGNANCY PILOT PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBERS OF TEEN PREGNANCIES AND TO AUTHORIZE, SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDS AND APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE, AN ABSTINENCE EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM AND SPECIFY THE COMPONENTS OF THE ABSTINENCE EDUCATION SERVICES; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-17-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH DIRECTS THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT AN AFDC UNEMPLOYED PARENTS PROGRAM AND SECTIONS 43-49-1, 43-49-3, 43-49-8, 43-49-9, 43-49-11, 43-49-13 AND 43-49-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH IS THE MISSISSIPPI WELFARE PROGRAM RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993 AND WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUIRED WELFARE REFORM COMPONENTS OF THE FEDERAL FAMILY SUPPORT ACT OF 1988 AND THE FEDERAL JOB OPPORTUNITY AND BASIC SKILLS (JOBS) TRAINING PROGRAM, PROVIDE CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR AFDC BENEFITS AND PRESCRIBE CERTAIN DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PROVIDE FOR A WORK ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL WAIVERS, PROVIDE FOR A WORK FIRST PILOT PROGRAM UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL WAIVERS, REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE WAIVER REQUESTS FOR THE WELFARE REFORM PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL WAIVERS REGARDING WELFARE REFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.


Information pertaining to this measure was last updated on 04/25/97 at 14:42.



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