SB 2861: OWR; DHS; COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; KAKOU PILOT PROGRAM; FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED; ELIGIBLE FAMILIES; ADMINISTERING AGENCY; TANF
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-05-01
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-05-08: Enrolled to Governor.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to develop a comprehensive plan by 6/30/2027 for the establishment of a Kakou Pilot Program to support families and children in need. Requires the Office to submit preliminary and final reports to the Legislature on the plan and identify an administering agency or agencies for the pilot program. Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes the Department of Human Services to expend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program funds for the purposes of the Kakou Pilot Program. (CD1)
Discussed in Hearing
May 6, 2026
Senate Floor
May 1, 2026
Conference Committee
May 1, 2026
Conference Committee
Mar 24, 2026
House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness
Mar 5, 2026
Senate Floor
Feb 19, 2026
Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means
Feb 2, 2026
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment
Feb 2, 2026