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Sponsors pull public-housing child-support priority bill for clearer language after committee concerns
Summary
House Bill 16‑42, which would apply child-support cooperation priorities used in other welfare programs to public housing, was presented and extensively questioned about definitions and unintended consequences. Sponsor withdrew the motion and committed to working with committee members to refine language before returning.
Senate members extensively debated House Bill 16‑42 (by Representative Underwood), which would require public-housing authorities to prioritize applicants who are cooperative with child-support enforcement, mirroring policies used in cash assistance, SNAP and Medicaid.
Jamie Barker of Opportunity Solutions Project explained the bill's…
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