6727-S AMH APP H5414.1

SSB 6727 - H COMM AMDS ADOPTED 3-04-98

By Committee on Appropriations

    On page 2, line 22, after "obligations" strike "((,)); and" and insert "((, and));"

    On page 2, line 23, after "obligations" insert "; and

(f) Caseload and administration costs in the temporary assistance to needy families program"

    Renumber the subsections consecutively.

    On page 2, after line 32, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 43.79 RCW to read as follows:

    The WorkFirst savings account is created in the state treasury.  The account shall consist of all moneys appropriated to the account by the legislature.  An appropriation is required for expenditure from the account.  Moneys in the WorkFirst savings account may be appropriated solely for the purposes of chapter 74.08A RCW (Washington WorkFirst temporary assistance for needy families), including supported employment."

    Renumber remaining sections consecutively and correct title and internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Excludes savings in the temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) program from eligibility for deposit in the incentive savings account. Establishes the WorkFirst savings account to receive appropriations from savings in the TANF program.  Appropriations from the account may be made only for purposes of TANF.

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