In spite of these official dates if the above noted deadlines are kept the budget process should go more quickly than these dates. The completion of the budget usually also signals the end of session. Consequently, legislators probably need to file their bills before these deadlines in order to ensure they are viable. There are other organizations that set a legislative agenda that includes welfare items. The WRIN Update is periodically sending those agendas to you for your information.
Equity is a statewide advocacy, services and information organization for women.
They have a multi-issue agenda that is attached at the end of this article. Below are their Welfare Reform items. To achieve self-sufficiency a family's income must be able to provide basic necessities without public or private assistance. Work First recipients must sign Personal Responsibility contracts and make sure children get shots, medical check-ups, and attend school regularly. Teen parents must stay at home and remain in school and all able-bodied adults must have a job within 12 weeks of getting benefits.