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SF No. 1673, 1724 and others
Committee Hearing Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2001
Committee: Health and Family Security
Video Coverage: The committee heard testimony from about 30 people who were opposed to the 60 month time limit for welfare (in support of S.F. 1724).
About the Meeting:
The Committee heard testimony from about 30 people who were opposed to the 60 month time limit for welfare (in support of S.F 1724) and the Committee heard other bills that would change Minnesota's welfare system. Bills passed by the Committee included: Senate File 1673, sponsored by Senator Don Samuelson, DFL-Brainerd, which modifies provisions for family and adult self-sufficiency and Senate File 1724, sponsored by Senator Linda Berglin, DFL-Minneapolis, which provides exemptions from the 60 month time limit for welfare.

Other bills were taken up by the Committee as well.