STATE OF NEW JERSEY
218th LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2018 SESSION
Sponsored by:
Senator JOSEPH F. VITALE
District 19 (Middlesex)
Senator RONALD L. RICE
District 28 (Essex)
Co-Sponsored by:
Senators Cunningham, Ruiz and Pou
SYNOPSIS
Repeals family cap in Work First New Jersey program.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As reported by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee with technical review.
An Act concerning public assistance benefits and repealing section 7 of P.L.1997, c.38.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. Section 7 of P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-61) is repealed.
2. The Commissioner of Human Services shall apply for such State plan amendments as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to secure federal financial participation for State expenditures under the federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program.
3. The Commissioner of Human Services, in accordance with the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
4. This act shall take effect immediately.