2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1162

File Code: Social Services - Generally
Sponsored By:
Delegates Rosenberg, Taylor, and Rawlings
Entitled:
Public Assistance - Disqualification for Conviction of a Felony Involving a Controlled Dangerous Substance

Synopsis:

Providing that the State removes itself from specified provisions of federal law that require the disqualification for cash assistance or food stamps of an individual convicted of a felony involving a controlled dangerous substance; and limiting the application of the Act to the extent that it may conflict with provisions of State law relating to substance abuse by public assistance recipients and applicants and their eligibility for benefits.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Appropriations
2/16
Hearing 3/7 at 11:00 a.m.
3/25
Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 42
Delegate Howard P. Rawlings, District 40
Delegate Casper R. Taylor, Jr., District 1C
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- SUBSTANCE ABUSE
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
FOOD STAMPS
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
WELFARE -see also- SOCIAL SERVICES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 88A Department of Human Resources
( 65A )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered