€ One Hundred Ninth Legislature - First Session - 2025 Introducer€s Statement of Intent LB379 € Chairperson: Senator Brian Hardin Committee: Health and Human Services Date of Hearing: February 27, 2025 € The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: LB 379 would change the maximum duration for receiving cash assistance under the Welfare Reform Act from 60 months to 24 months. All allowable extensions currently in statute remain unchanged. € € Principal Introducer:________________________________ Senator Bob Andersen - 1 -