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H01612023 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE -- Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation closes three loopholes in Idaho’s food stamp program and returns greater accountability and oversight to the Idaho legislature. This bill limits the Department of Health and Welfare's ability to waive work requirements for the SNAP program by implementing the following provisions: 1) it would not allow the department to use geographic waivers without the legislature's express approval; 2) it prohibits the use of no-good-cause exemptions; and, 3) it implements mandatory employment and training for all able-bodied enrollees in food stamps.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Feb 24, 2023

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
57 Yea
11 Nay
2 absentPassed by 65.71 votes

ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)

LATEST ACTION

Reported Signed by Governor on March 30, 2023 Session Law Chapter 227 Effective: 01/01/2024

BILL INFO

Session
2023
Chamber
house
Status date
Apr 6, 2023

LINKS

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