SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6869

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As of March 1, 2010

Title: An act relating to suspending the child support pass-through payment.

Brief Description: Suspending the child support pass-through payment.

Sponsors: Senator Prentice; by request of Department of Social and Health Services.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 3/1/10.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS

Staff: Michael Bezanson (786-7449)

Background: As a condition of receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash benefits, a family must assign its child support rights to the state during the months they receive TANF. Washington, under a federal Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) state option, passes child support collections to the family up to $100 per month or $200 per month for a family with two or more children. This is known as the child support pass through.

Summary of Bill: The bill as referred to committee not considered.

Summary of Bill (Proposed Substitute): Until June 30, 2013, the child support pass through amounts are modified to $50 per month for all families. After June 30, 2013, the child support pass through reverts to the previous amounts.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not available.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect on July 1, 2010.