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21. Page 2, line 14: delete lines 14 to 19 and substitute "household with an
3annual income that is not less than 150 percent of the federal poverty line but does
4not exceed 175 percent of the federal poverty line is eligible to receive low-income
5energy assistance under section 16.27 of the statutes. Notwithstanding section 16.27
6(4) of the statutes, a household may apply for low-income energy assistance under
7this subsection no later than May 15, 2006. Notwithstanding section 16.27 (2), (3),
8and (6) of the statutes, after reviewing all timely applications for low-income energy
9assistance under this subsection, the department of administration shall establish
10a benefit schedule for low-income energy assistance under this subsection based on
11household income, family size, and energy costs, and shall pay low-income energy
12assistance benefits under this subsection according to the schedule from the
1appropriation account under section 20.505 (1) (qm) of the statutes, as affected by
2this act.".