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128th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1017 |
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LR 604(01) |
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An Act To
Strengthen Work Participation in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Program |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Sanderson of Chelsea |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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| Current biennium savings - Federal Block Grant Fund |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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This bill removes
all the good cause exceptions that prevent a person from being sanctioned
under the Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment (ASPIRE)
program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, with
the exception of domestic violence. This will reduce total benefits paid out
in a given year, as many individuals who currently receive benefits do so
through an exception. Since these benefits are paid using all Federal TANF
Block Grant Funds, the savings will accrue in the block grant to be used in
future years for TANF benefits. No funding will be returned to the federal
government due to the changes in this bill. |
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