| Notice Filed with SOS |
05/31/2022 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2022-00268.docx |
| Statutory Authority |
26-1-107, C.R.S.; 26-2-709 (1) (a), C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
Legislation was passed requiring a 10% increase to the Colorado Works cash assistance grant effective 7/1/2022. NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is anticipated that this meeting will take place in person with an online option for participation. Please check here for any updates on location/connection: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
Colorado Works is Colorado’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Through this program, eligible Colorado families receive cash assistance and work support to strengthen their economic and social stability. On the last day of the legislative session, May 11, 2022, the Colorado General Assembly fully passed HB 22-1259, Modifications to Colorado Works Program. This bill is now on the Governor’s desk for signature and will become law no later than June 11, 2022. The bill provides for an immediate increase to the Colorado Works Basic Cash Assistance amount, effective July 1, 2022. These rule amendments are necessary to comply with new Colorado law. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2022-00268.pdf
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| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2022-00268.pdf
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| Comments |
CDHS typically holds 2 public hearings, an initial and final, for each proposed rule. The initial hearing allowing the public an opportunity to submit written data, views, or arguments and to testify for or against the proposed rules. The Board does not vote on the proposed rule at the initial hearing, but asks CDHS to consider all public comment and discussion and, if needed, submit revisions to the proposed rule. The final hearing, usually the month following the initial hearing, allows the same opportunity for public comment, after which the Board votes on final adoption of the proposed rule. Emergency rules (ER) are adopted immediately, and are permanently adopted at a second hearing, usually the month after the initial hearing. This hearing permanently adopted ER (SOS2022-00275). NOTE: It is anticipated that this meeting will take place in person with an online option for participation. Please check here for any updates on location/connection: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
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| Recent legislation bill number |
HB22-1259
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| Hearing Date |
07/08/2022 |
| Hearing Time |
08:30 AM |
| Hearing Location |
320 W. 10th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 |
| Contact Name |
Crickett Phelps |
| Contact Title |
Benefits & Services Manager |
| Contact Telephone |
303.866.5050 |
| Contact email |
crickett.phelps@state.co.us |