3901 AMH COOK Z0831.1

HB 3901 - H AMD 270 ADOPTED 3-17-97

By Representative Cooke

    On page 23, beginning on line 22, strike all of section 310 and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 310.  EARNINGS DISREGARDS AND EARNED INCOME CUTOFFS.  (1) In addition to their monthly benefit payment, a family may earn and keep one-half of its earnings during every month it is eligible to receive assistance under this section.

    (2) In no event may a family be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families if its monthly gross earned income exceeds the maximum earned income level as set by the department.  In calculating a household's gross earnings, the department shall disregard the earnings of a minor child who is:

    (a) A full-time student; or

    (b) A part-time student carrying at least half the normal school load and working fewer than thirty-five hours per week."

EFFECT:  Provides for an ongoing fifty percent earnings disregard and maximum income cutoff.

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