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TN SB0144
TN SB0144AN 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
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
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, titled the "Tennessee Opportunity Act," amends various sections of the Tennessee Code to establish a reserve of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds, require the proportional allotment of TANF funds to counties based on the number of children living in poverty, and create a Tennessee Opportunity pilot program. The bill establishes an advisory board to oversee the pilot program, which will fund evidence-based and evidence-informed services to improve education, health, and economic outcomes for children and their families. The bill also requires the Department of Human Services to report annually to the General Assembly on the use of TANF funds.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Bo Watson (R)*,
Raumesh Akbari (D),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Joey Hensley (R),
Becky Massey (R),
Shane Reeves (R),
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (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=SB0144&ga=112 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0144&ga=112 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB0144.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB0144.pdf |
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