SB1921

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to temporary assistance.

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SB1921 amends Tennessee's temporary assistance program to include transfers from TANF funds to the child care and development fund.

SB1921 amends Tennessee's temporary assistance program by transferring a portion of the TANF rainy-day funds to the child care and development fund. This transfer is intended to fund participation in the smart steps program for eligible families unable to be served due to insufficient CCDF funds. The bill also mandates that the Tennessee Department of Human Services annually publish a report on the balances and expenditures of the temporary assistance for needy families program and the child care and development fund.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

May 26

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1023

Apr 24

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 23

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted