S04744Introduced in the Senate
Increases personal needs allowance amounts for individuals who are deemed eligible; requires that payments be subject to an annual adjustment reflecting the latest consumer price index, all items-U.S. city average.
Introduced by Cordell Cleare, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Increases personal needs allowance amounts for individuals who are deemed eligible; requires that payments be subject to an annual adjustment reflecting the latest consumer price index, all items-U.S. city average.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Health Committee Vote · May 5, 2026
15
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Zellnor Myrie | 20 | Yes |
| Kevin Parker | 21 | Yes |
| Sam Sutton | 22 | Yes |
| Robert Jackson | 31 | Yes |
| Gustavo Rivera | 33 | Yes |
| Jacob Ashby | 43 | Yes |
| Daniel Stec | 45 | Yes |
| Rachel May | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO HEALTH
REFERRED TO HEALTH
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
PRINT NUMBER 4744A
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
PRINT NUMBER 4744B
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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