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House advances employment‑assistance welfare reform after contested floor debate

Utah House of Representatives · February 21, 1996

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Summary

Substitute HB293 (Employment Assistance for Utah Families) passed the House 50–11 after long debate and amendments. The bill codifies a waiver program, sets time limits and personalized employment plans, and prompted concerns about tying assistance to economic cycles and counseling requirements.

Representative Hayman introduced substitute House Bill 293 to formalize an employment‑assistance program (the SPED waiver program) statewide. He described the bill as a paradigm shift to focus on work and self‑sufficiency, providing job training, childcare and counseling supports and requiring…

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