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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1806 188th (2013 - 2014)

An Act to foster economic independence

Senate, June 20, 2013 -- Text of the Senate Bill to foster economic independence (Senate, No. 1806) being the text of (Senate, No. 1805, printed as amended).

Bill Information

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to provide forthwith for improvements to the department of transitional assistance in the commonwealth, therefore, it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Amendments to Bill
(H.3737) Ways and Means (H) An Act encouraging low-income savings and economic opportunity Adopted
Vieira, David T. DTA Fraud investigations Withdrawn
Heroux, Paul An Act Relative to Job Search Exemptions Withdrawn
Sannicandro, Tom For the TAFDC Career Opportunities Trust Fund Withdrawn
Sannicandro, Tom To invest in education Withdrawn
Heroux, Paul Job Search Exemptions Withdrawn
Andrews, Denise Strong Minimum Wage Withdrawn
Andrews, Denise Earned Sick Leave Withdrawn
Decker, Marjorie An Amendment relative to work requirements for pregnant women Withdrawn
Decker, Marjorie An amendment relative to work requirements for pregnant women Withdrawn
McMurtry, Paul Televisions and Electronics Withdrawn
Chan, Tackey Poverty Commission Membership Withdrawn
Lyons, James J. An Amendment Relative to Self Decleration Withdrawn
Lyons, James J. An Amendment Relative to Social Security Numbers Withdrawn
Andrews, Denise Increasing Penalties for Trafficking Benefits Withdrawn
Cole, Leah Case Worker Verification For Economic Opportunity Assistance Withdrawn
Cole, Leah Departments And Programs Sharing Information To Reduce Fraud Adopted
Kaufman, Jay R. Transportation Availability for Employment Withdrawn
Kaufman, Jay R. Transportation Availability for Employment 2 Withdrawn
Durant, Peter J. Creating a program of financial literacy Rejected
Gordon, Kenneth Job Diversion Program Withdrawn
Diehl, Geoff Rank and File Member Access to Department / Agency Reports Withdrawn
Sannicandro, Tom For TAFDC Career Opportunities Trust Fund and Educational Opportunities Coordinators Withdrawn
Kaufman, Jay R. DTA Comprehensive Assessment Withdrawn
Diehl, Geoff Education of Penalties Associated with Abuse or Fraud of Transitional Aid Programs Adopted

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