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Senate tables bill asking DHHS to seek federal clarification on TANF use for childcare
Summary
The Senate committee recommended referring HB 15-66 to interim study; supporters said the bill would clarify whether TANF reserve funds can be used for childcare workforce supports, while opponents urged action. The Senate ultimately tabled the bill.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee recommended that House Bill 15-66, which would direct the Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal clarification on using TANF reserve funds to support childcare workforce needs and repeal a biannual budget requirement, be referred to interim study (committee vote 3-2).
Senator Rochefort, presenting the committee report, said the recommendation followed department…
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