Here are the amazing 2020 legislative results for our SALT Criminal Justice & Family Services (TANF) issues:
- Lifting the lifetime federal ban Food Stamps & TANF—includes universal coverage; no matter the charge. > The bill HB 566 by Elizabeth Guzman was signed by Governor Northam on 3/18/20;
- Correctional facilities; use of isolated confinement; > by Patrick Hope signed by Governor Northam 4/8/20;
- Eliminating Prisoner Medical Co-pays at $5.00 by Delegate Patrick Hope; > Continued to 2021;
- Providing Official ID for Virginians returning from incarceration; > by Delegate Hope and signed by Governor Northam;
- Change the TANF Time Limit for Receiving Benefits; > by Senator Barbara Favola - laid on the table;
- Increase in SOS & Adjust TANF Benefits by 15% (Budget Amendment ); > by Mark Sickles & signed by the governor;
- School Board; Distribution of Excess Food; > by Danica Roem signed by the governor;
- TANF Families; Education & Work; > By Barbara Favola signed by the governor.
- TANF Scholarship Pilot; > Laid on the table; &
- TANF Family Cap; > by Lashreese Arid signed by the governor.
Our gratitude for ALL your SUPPORT provided our social justice issues!! John & SALT