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House Engrossed
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State of Arizona
House of Representatives
Forty-fifth Legislature
First Regular Session
2001
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HOUSE BILL 2405
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AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 46-142, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; RELATING TO WELFARE BENEFITS.
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 46-142, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
46-142. Wheels to work program
A. The department shall contract with a private entity to establish the A
STATEWIDE wheels to work program. in two locations in Maricopa county, one location
in Pima county and one location each in three other counties. The program may be
expanded statewide one year after establishment of the locations designated in this
subsection.
B. The private entity shall determine whether to accept OR PROVIDE the
vehicle based on the needs of the program and any budgetary constraints. The private
entity shall only accept OR PROVIDE driveable vehicles. The private entity
shall not accept vehicles for parts or scrap. The private entity shall assume the title
on acceptance of a donation THE VEHICLE OR AS PRESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION D OF THIS
SECTION.
C. After donation of IF the vehicle IS DONATED, the donor is not
liable for any damage, repair, emissions compliance, vehicle insurance or determination
of vehicle safety.
D. A PRIVATE ENTITY MAY PURCHASE A VEHICLE FOR USE IN THE PROGRAM.
E. IF THE PRIVATE ENTITY PURCHASES THE VEHICLE, THE PRIVATE ENTITY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, REPAIR, EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE OR VEHICLE INSURANCE. THE PRIVATE ENTITY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE PRIVATE ENTITY PURCHASES A VEHICLE, THE PRIVATE ENTITY SHALL ACCEPT THE TITLE AND RELEASE THE SELLER FROM LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE, REPAIR, EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE, VEHICLE INSURANCE OR DETERMINATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY.
F. THE PRIVATE ENTITY IS NOT ENTITLED TO A TAX CREDIT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 43-1090.01 OR 43-1177.
D. G. The private entity may accept donations of repairs to the
vehicles A VEHICLE for the first twelve SIX months of the use
of the vehicle.
E. H. Donated Vehicles shall be available for a six month
lease for twenty dollars a month to qualified recipients of temporary assistance
for needy families, former recipients within the last two years or parents who
have a household income at or below one hundred fifty per cent of the federal
poverty level, who have a verifiable job for which the vehicle is essential
transportation, WHO RESIDE IN ARIZONA, who possess a valid Arizona driver
license and who are insurable. The department shall give priority to current and
former recipients of temporary assistance for needy families. The department
shall certify to the private entity that the wheels to work applicant is a
qualified individual. After six months, the qualified individual shall provide
insurance for the vehicle and continue paying the twenty dollars a month for an
additional six months. During this twelve THE SIX month period, the
private entity shall provide all necessary repairs to the vehicle and ensure
emissions compliance, except that the qualified individual is responsible for
normal vehicle maintenance. The qualified individual shall receive the title to
the vehicle after completing AT THE END OF the twelve SIX
month lease, PROVIDED THE QUALIFIED RECIPIENT HAS COMPLIED WITH THE TERMS OF
THE LEASE.
F. I. If the QUALIFIED individual stops employment, THE
QUALIFIED RECIPIENT SHALL HAVE up to a thirty day period shall be granted
for reemployment or the vehicle shall be returned TO BECOME REEMPLOYED OR
THE QUALIFIED RECIPIENT SHALL RETURN THE VEHICLE in accordance with the
agreement LEASE.
G. J. If the QUALIFIED individual is convicted of any
felony, a class 1 misdemeanor or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
in violation of title 28, chapter 4, article 3, the vehicle shall be returned in
accordance with the agreement LEASE.
K. IF THE QUALIFIED RECIPIENT DOES NOT MAINTAIN ARIZONA RESIDENCY, THE QUALIFIED RECIPIENT SHALL RETURN THE VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEASE.
Sec. 2. Effective date
Section 46-142, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended by this act, is effective from and after July 1, 2001.