Supporting guardianships and voluntary placement with nonrelative kin.

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AI Summary: The bill aims to support guardianships and voluntary placements with nonrelative kin by providing financial assistance to ensure the well-being of children in such arrangements. It allows states to use federal funds for these purposes, promoting stability and permanency for children in nonrelative kinship care. This legislation seeks to improve outcomes for children who cannot remain with their parents by facilitating safe and nurturing environments within extended family or community networks.

Latest Action: First reading, referred to Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning.

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Actions (16):

2023-01-12 : First reading, referred to Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning.
2023-01-24 : Public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning at 1:30 PM.
2023-02-03 : Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning at 8:00 AM.
2023-02-03 : HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
2023-02-03 : Minority; do not pass.
2023-02-03 : Minority; without recommendation.
2023-02-07 : Referred to Appropriations.
2023-02-13 : Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.
2023-02-22 : Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
2023-02-22 : APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
2023-02-22 : Minority; without recommendation.
2023-02-25 : Referred to Rules 2 Review.
2023-03-07 : Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2023-03-13 : Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
2024-01-08 : By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
2024-01-08 : House Rules "X" file.

Sponsors (1)

Lillian Ortiz-Self, (Democrat)

Cosponsors (9):

Text Versions (3):

Roll Calls (2):

Roll Call Agency: House
Vote Date: 2023-02-03
Description: House Committee on Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass
Yea Votes: 8
Members Voting: Roger Goodman,Tana Senn,Lillian Ortiz-Self,Carolyn Eslick,Lisa Callan,Jamila Taylor,Alicia Rule,Julio Cortes
Nay Votes: 1
Members Voting: Jim Walsh
Excused Votes: 2
Members Voting: Tom Dent,Travis Couture

Roll Call Agency: House
Vote Date: 2023-02-22
Description: House Committee on Appropriations: 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass
Yea Votes: 28
Members Voting: Lawrence Springer,Bruce Chandler,Timm Ormsby,Joe Fitzgibbon,Paul Harris,Steve Tharinger,Cindy Ryu,Frank Chopp,Gerry Pollet,Steve Bergquist,Marcus Riccelli,Monica Stonier,Mia Gregerson,Tana Senn,Drew Stokesbary,Mary Dye,Nicole Macri,Vandana Slatter,Mike Steele,Debra Lekanoff,Skyler Rude,Lauren Davis,Kelly Chambers,Chris Corry,Tarra Simmons,April Berg,April Connors,Bryan Sandlin
Excused Votes: 1
Members Voting: Travis Couture