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Committee concurs in bill that would repeal Board of Public Assistance after debate over access to appeals
Summary
The House Health and Human Services Committee voted 12-9 to concur in Senate Bill 194, which would repeal the Board of Public Assistance; supporters argued for reform or study, while opponents warned repeal would limit accessible appeals for low-income residents.
The House Health and Human Services Committee voted 12-9 to concur in Senate Bill 194, which would repeal the Board of Public Assistance (BOPA), following a contentious exchange about how low-income residents appeal public-benefit denials.
Representative Revas urged colleagues to oppose reconsideration and repeal, saying the board provides an accessible forum for people who cannot afford lawyers. "This is the board when…
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