05/06/1997 09:15 AM Senate FIN

                                                                               
       CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(FIN)                                          
                                                                               
       "An Act relating to the eligibility of aliens for state                 
  public    assistance   and   medical   assistance   programs                 
  affected by federal      welfare  reform   legislation;  and                 
  providing for an effective    date."                                         
                                                                               
                                                                               
  Sponsor of the bill gave a brief explanation.  Senator Adams                 
  advised that the bill  was discussed in full in  the welfare                 
  reform  subcommittee.    He  moved  HB 153  with  individual                 
  recommendations and  accompanying fiscal  notes and  without                 
  objection it was reported out.