[§346-53.2]  Temporary assistance for needy
families; funding and programs; public comment.  (a)  The department, to
the extent allowed under section 346-10, shall make all data relating to
temporary assistance for needy families funds available to the senate and house
of representatives committees having primary jurisdiction over fiscal, health,
and human services issues, upon request.  The committees shall jointly evaluate
the implementation of the state temporary assistance for needy [families]
program and program expenditures and make annual recommendations for
appropriations.



(b)  The legislature may conduct hearings to
receive public comment relating to the implementation of the state temporary
assistance for needy families program and the optimal expenditure of program
funds.  The legislature shall determine the number and timing of hearings to be
held; provided that if hearings are held, no fewer than one hearing on
each island of the State shall be held annually; provided further that the senate
and house of representatives committees having primary jurisdiction over
fiscal, health, and human services matters shall jointly conduct the public
hearings. [L 2005, c 165, §2]