House Sponsors: PUGH. Senate Sponsors: OBAMA Short description: DHS-WLFARE REFORM COMMITT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates within the Department a Welfare Reform Oversight Committee to monitor implementation of federal welfare reform guidelines. Effective immediately. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB 1587 fails to create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Public Aid) HB 1587 has no fiscal impact on the Dept. of Public Aid. The fiscal impact on the Dept. of Human Services is minimal. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Replaces the amendatory provisions of the bill. Provides for a Welfare Reform Oversight Task Force, appointed by the 4 legislative leaders and the Secretary of Human Services. Directs the task force to monitor implementation of welfare reform measures and provide advice to the Department of Human Services, the Governor, and the General Assembly regarding changes in policies, programs, and laws that may improve the State's implementation and administration of welfare reform measures. Repeals the provisions authorizing the task force on May 31, 2005. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status