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TN SB0246
TN SB0246AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-5-1201; Section 71-5-1203 and Section 71-5-1204, relative to the distribution of funds from the temporary assistance for needy families program.
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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Passed
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/28/2023
03/28/2023
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, increases, from three to four years, the duration of Tennessee opportunity pilot programs for which temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) program funds must be dedicated; extends, from 12 to 18 months, the length of time following the end of each federal fiscal year by which the department must spend all unobligated TANF program funds; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Section 71-5-1201; Section 71-5-1203 and Section 71-5-1204.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's laws related to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The key provisions are:
1) Extending the duration of Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Programs, which use TANF funds, from 3 to 4 years.
2) Increasing the time the Department has to spend unobligated TANF program funds from 12 to 18 months after the end of each federal fiscal year.
3) Making other related revisions to the TANF program statutes.
The bill aims to provide more flexibility and time for the implementation and spending of TANF program funds in Tennessee.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 03/21/2023 (on 03/28/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0246&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0051.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0064 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0064.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0246.pdf |
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