Official Text and Analysis.

People experiencing poverty and self-sufficiency are defined. The definition of low-income is removed. DCYF and HCA are included as agency stakeholders throughout the bill. Section 5, relating to OFM creating a model on savings, is struck. Commerce’s annual report is to include an estimate of costs avoided by the state when a person moves out of poverty and into self-sufficiency. Federal waivers “may” be applied for, as opposed to “shall.” Where federal waivers are not possible, Commerce is to include in the annual report a comprehensive list of federal rules or policies, or both, that are creating barriers..

Removes Commerce's ability to apply for federal waivers. Directs Commerce to develop a comprehensive list of federal waivers to remove federal barriers to coordinating service delivery.