----------------------------------------------------------------------- ¦ REFERENCE TITLE: welfare; wheels to work ¦ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ State of Arizona ¦ ¦ House of Representatives ¦ ¦ Forty-fifth Legislature ¦ ¦ First Regular Session ¦ ¦ 2001 ¦ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ¦ HB 2405 ¦ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ¦ Introduced by ¦ ¦ Representatives Anderson: Cooley, Gray, Hershberger, McClure, Robson ¦ -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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 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 the vehicle based on the
needs of the program and any budgetary constraints. The private entity shall only accept
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.
C. After donation of WHEN the vehicle IS DONATED, the donor is not
liable for any damage, repair, emissions compliance, vehicle insurance or determination
of vehicle safety.
D. The private entity may accept donations of repairs to the vehicles for the first
twelve SIX months of the use of the vehicle.
E. 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 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 the twelve SIX month lease.
F. If the individual stops employment, up to a thirty day period shall be granted for reemployment or the vehicle shall be returned in accordance with the agreement.
G. If the 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.