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Committee advances bill aligning Tennessee TANF rules with federal requirements
Summary
House Bill 107, carried in committee by Chairman Hawke and sponsored by Leader Lambreth, was advanced unanimously to remove certain state-level requirements for TANF personal responsibility plans so they match federal standards on child support and work requirements.
House Bill 107, which would remove additional state regulations on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) applicantspersonal responsibility plans and align state requirements with federal rules, was advanced by the House Health Full Committee by a unanimous vote.
The committee heard from the bill carrier that the change is intended to streamline state requirements and align Tennessee practice with federal standards on obligations such as child support and work activity.
The bill was described in committee by the member carrying the measure as a narrowing of state requirements to match federal expectations, including paying child support obligations and meeting work requirements. The carrier said the change would "help streamline government and get these folks into the workforce more quickly."
Members did not pose substantive questions before leadership called the vote. The clerk reported 21 ayes and 0 nays; the bill was recorded as passing out of committee and will go to Calendar and Rules for further consideration.
The committee record shows no amendments or conditions attached at this stage.
