Financial Assistance Amendment Act
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What this bill does
This bill creates a new type of financial assistance called a "subsequent award" for able-bodied people whose regular 7-year financial assistance has ended. It allows these recipients to apply for continued support with reduced benefits and additional requirements like volunteering or skills training.
If Passed (Voted Yes)
Able-bodied people who have used up their 7-year financial assistance limit can apply for a new "subsequent award" to continue receiving some support
Recipients of this new award must meet stricter conditions, including 20+ hours of volunteering per week or enrolling in skills training programs
The new award provides more limited benefits (room allowance, food allowance, and health insurance only) compared to the original financial assistance
If Rejected (Voted No)
Able-bodied people would continue to lose all financial assistance after their 7-year limit expires, with no option to apply for continued support
No new volunteer or skills training requirements would be introduced for financial assistance recipients
The current system remains unchanged with no additional support pathway for long-term recipients
Who It Affects
This primarily affects able-bodied Bermudians who have been receiving financial assistance for close to or exactly 7 years and would otherwise lose all support. It also impacts the Department of Workforce Development and volunteer organizations that would need to accommodate new program requirements.
Vote counts are not published.
The Bermuda Parliament does not publicly record individual vote counts or how each member voted.
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Related Bill
Financial Assistance Amendment Act 2023
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