People who are eligible for the Pregnant Women Assistance Program will also qualify for Essential Needs and Housing Support. Eligibility will last for 24 consecutive months from the date the department’s determination.
Status Summary
First reading, referred to Appropriations on 1.23.2020 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations on 1.29.2020. Executive session scheduled, but no action taken, in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.5.2020. Executive action taken, in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.8.2020; majority pass. Referred to Rules 2 Review on 2.11.2020. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on 2.12.2020. Passed by the House on third reading on 2.13.2020.IN THE SENATE: First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.17.2020. (updated 2.21.2020)