Washington State

House of Representatives

Office of Program Research

Children & Family Services Committee

     BILL ANALYSIS

HB 2589

Title:  An act relating to eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families.

Brief Description:  Requiring disclosure of the names of both parents of children as a condition of eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families.

Sponsors:  Representatives Boldt, Cooke, McDonald, Bush, Clements and Schoesler.

Meeting Date:    January 27, 1998. 

Bill Analysis Prepared by:  Doug Ruth  (786-7134).

Background:   Recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families are required to name the parent of their minor children when applying for assistance unless they qualify for a good cause exemption.

Summary of Bill:   Recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families are required to name the parent of their minor children with no exemptions.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:None requested.

Effective Date:Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.