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ID H0161
ID H0161Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Introduced
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
Passed
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE -- Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to establish provisions regarding work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It requires the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to obtain legislative approval before seeking waivers of SNAP work requirements, prohibits the department from providing exemptions to the work requirement, and mandates the assignment of all eligible SNAP participants to an employment and training program, with limited exceptions. The bill also outlines reporting requirements if the department is unable to provide employment and training assignments to all required participants due to funding limitations. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 30, 2023 Session Law Chapter 227 Effective: 01/01/2024 (on 04/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0161/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0161.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0161SOP.pdf |
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