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ID H0161

ID H0161
Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.


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Introduced
02/17/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
02/24/2023
Passed
03/29/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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)

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