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Schmidt’s substitute renames HOPE Act, creates task force; committee approves substitute and passes bill
Summary
Representative Schmidt explained a substitute renaming the HOPE Act to the Charity Act, adding a one‑year task force to review implementation and report back; the committee adopted the substitute and voted 14-0 to pass the House committee substitute for House Bill 3470.
The Committee on Children and Families adopted a substitute to House Bill 3470 and voted the substitute 'do pass' by a 14-0 recorded vote.
Representative Schmidt explained the substitute, saying the main change is a name update — "we changed it from Hope Act to Charity Act" — to align the House language with the Senate version. Schmidt told the committee the substitute adds a first-year task force charged with evaluating implementation, supporting departments statewide and producing a report to the legislature and the governor on the law's benefits and any needed corrections.
Representative Prouty said he favored the bill but urged restoring the name 'Hope Act' because it better conveys dignity for program beneficiaries; Schmidt said he agreed with the sentiment and noted coordination with the Senate and Senator Carter.
Representative Manser asked whether the substitute steps back from prior proposals to expand the partner network; Schmidt said the task force is intended to ensure the legislation achieves its goals and to support departments implementing it.
The committee adopted the substitute and then voted the house committee substitute for House Bill 3470 to pass, recorded as 14 aye, 0 no. With no business remaining, Chair Jones adjourned the meeting.
