Reentry Workforce Development Cash Assistance Pilot Program
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of a reentry workforce development cash assistance pilot program for persons who were incarcerated.
Bill Summary:
The bill creates the reentry workforce development cash assistance pilot program (pilot program) in the department of corrections (department) to provide cash assistance to persons who enroll and participate in workforce services or training programs after incarceration. The pilot program provides a total payment of up to $3,000 to eligible persons for basic life expenses.
The bill requires the department to contract with an organization to administer the pilot program, perform an annual survey of pilot program recipients, and produce an annual report that is submitted to the judiciary committees of the senate and house of representatives.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Julie Gonzales
Senator
James Coleman
Representative
Mary Young
Representative
Javier Mabrey
Committees
Senate
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2024 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 24-012 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/29/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed |
| 01/10/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
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