HB1293

Make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Increases benefit amounts for the temporary assistance for needy families program in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1293 allocates $6,800,000 from the general fund to the Department of Social Services to boost benefit amounts for the temporary assistance for needy families program. This funding aims to maintain benefit levels at fiscal year 2025 rates until July 1, 2027. The bill also mandates the secretary of the Department of Social Services to approve vouchers, with the state auditor drawing warrants for payments. Unused funds will revert according to prescribed procedures. The bill declares an emergency, emphasizing its necessity for state government and public institutions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Tabled

17 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:00 AM

Joint Committee on Appropriations Hearing

History

Feb 25

Joint

Scheduled for hearing J.J. 1

Feb 25

Joint

Committee on Appropriations Tabled, Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 0. J.J. 27

Feb 4

House

First read in House and referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations H.J. 220