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TN HB0137
TN HB0137AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to funds from the temporary assistance for needy families program.
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Introduced
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Opportunity Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 68 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Tennessee Opportunity Act," proposes several key changes to the state's administration of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to establish a TANF reserve fund, allocate TANF funds proportionally to counties based on the number of children living in poverty, and create a Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Program to fund evidence-based and evidence-informed initiatives to improve economic outcomes for low-income families. The bill also establishes an advisory board to oversee the pilot program and provide recommendations to the legislature. The bill aims to ensure TANF funds are effectively utilized to support the economic advancement and well-being of Tennessee's low-income communities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
David Hawk (R)*,
Kirk Haston (R),
Gary Hicks (R),
Tom Leatherwood (R),
Harold Love (D),
Sam McKenzie (D),
Bob Ramsey (R),
Mark White (R),
Sam Whitson (R),
Ryan Williams (R),
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee (on 03/09/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0137&ga=112 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0137&ga=112 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0137 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/HB0137.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB0137.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB0137.pdf |
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