2798‑S2.E AMS MCDO 25

E2SHB 2798 - S AMD TO S AMD (S5932.3)

    By Senator McDonald

                                                Not Adopted 3/9/94

    On page 7, beginning on line 6 of the amendment, insert the following:

               "PART IV. FRAUD DETECTION AND CONTROL

NEW SECTION. Sec. 18. A new section is added to 74.12 RCW to read as follows:

    Recipients of aid to families with dependent children who are convicted of financial assistance fraud under RCW 74.08.331 shall be ineligible to receive benefits under the aid to families with dependent children program unless they reside in a privately administered home or supported living situation, under supervision, with food and shelter provided in lieu of grant assistance, food stamps, any rent subsidies or housing allowances for the period of time that the individual continues to receive benefits under the aid to families with dependent children program."

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EFFECT:    Any recipient who is convicted of a welfare fraud may only receive their cash grant and food stamps if they live under supervision in a private group home.