1999
HOUSE BILL 99-1089
BY REPRESENTATIVES Paschall, Alexander, Larson, Lawrence, and Lee;
also SENATORS Rupert and Hernandez.
Concerning the definition of cash assistance for purposes of the Colorado works program.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
SECTION 1. 26-2-703, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION to read:
26-2-703. Definitions. As used in this part 7, unless the context otherwise requires:
(3.5) "Cash assistance" means assistance that is provided to or on behalf of a participant. Cash assistance does not include:
(a) Services that have no direct monetary value and that do not involve direct or indirect income support; or
(b) One-time short-term assistance that is paid for a period of time that does not exceed ninety days.
SECTION 2. 26-2-709, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION to read:
26-2-709. Benefits - cash assistance - programs. (1.5) Rules concerning cash assistance. (a) The state board shall promulgate rules to give meaning to the term "one-time" as used in the definition of "cash assistance" set forth in section 26-2-703 (3.5) (b).
(b) The state board shall promulgate rules as may be necessary to comply with changes in federal regulations relating to the definition of the term "cash assistance".
SECTION 3. Effective date. This act shall take effect July 1, 1999.
SECTION 4. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.
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Russell George Ray Powers
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
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Judith M. Rodrigue Patricia K. Dicks
CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
APPROVED________________________________________
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Bill Owens
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO