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LD 1029

An Act To Ensure General Assistance For Housing Does Not Reduce Assistance For Other Basic Necessities And To Increase Presumptive Eligibility And State Reimbursement For General Assistance

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Chip Curry and 9 co-sponsors

The bill would shield General Assistance housing benefits from reducing other basic-necessity aid, speed eligibility, and boost state reimbursements to GA programs.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1029

Summary of LD 1029 (2025)

Overview

LD 1029 is an Act titled “An Act To Ensure General Assistance For Housing Does Not Reduce Assistance For Other Basic Necessities And To Increase Presumptive Eligibility And State Reimbursement For General Assistance.” The bill aims to protect GA housing support from offsetting other essential benefits, expand presumptive eligibility, and increase the state’s reimbursement to General Assistance programs. It was introduced on March 12, 2025 and is currently listed as Dead under Joint Rule 310.3.

Purpose and Intent

  • Ensure that General Assistance (GA) housing support does not diminish or displace benefits for other basic necessities (e.g., food, utilities, clothing).
  • Increase presumptive eligibility for GA, enabling faster access to benefits while full verification is completed.
  • Increase the state’s reimbursements to municipalities/organizations administering GA, potentially improving program funding and stability.

Key Provisions (inferred from title)

  • Protections for GA Housing Benefits: Aimed at preventing housing-related GA payments from triggering reductions in other GA or basic-necessity assistance.
  • Presumptive Eligibility: Establish or expand expedited eligibility processes so applicants receive provisional GA benefits sooner, pending full eligibility determination.
  • State Reimbursement: Enhancements to the state share of GA costs reimbursed to local agencies, possibly through changes to reimbursement rates or formulas.
  • Administrative/Improvements: Likely administrative updates to GA administration to support the above goals (e.g., faster determinations, reporting, oversight).

Note: Specific statutory language, thresholds, timelines, and funding amounts are not provided in the available materials. The above reflects the intent suggested by the bill’s title.

Affected Parties

  • General Assistance recipients, particularly those receiving housing support.
  • Local agencies/municipalities, counties, or other entities administering GA programs.
  • State department(s) overseeing GA administration and funding.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: March 12, 2025
  • Committee: Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee (per Joint Rule 308.2)
  • Timeline of actions:
    • 2025-03-12: Referred to committee
    • 2025-03-21: Carried over to the next session per SP 519
    • 2025-04-24: Work Session Held; TABLED
    • 2025-05-15: Work Session; Voted Divided Report
    • 2025-05-15: Voted ONTP (Ought Not To Pass)
    • 2025-05-19: Work Session Reconsidered; Voted ONTP
    • 2025-05-21: Reported Out - ONTP
    • 2025-05-22: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Financial: Increased state reimbursement could raise GA program costs to the state but may reduce local funding stress and improve program sustainability.
  • Access: Presumptive eligibility could shorten wait times for GA, improving access to housing and immediate support.
  • Benefits Balance: Protections to prevent housing GA from reducing other basic-necessity benefits could preserve overall assistance levels for vulnerable populations.
  • Administrative: May require rulemaking, new procedures for eligibility determinations, and reporting requirements.

Next Steps

  • As of the current status, LD 1029 is dead for the 132nd Legislature. If reintroduced in a future session, it would need to advance through the committee process, be voted on, and face potential amendments before consideration on the floor.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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