Bill > A07424

This bill establishes a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and make recommendations on how to reduce and eliminate such fiscal cliffs. A fiscal cliff refers to a sudden decrease in public benefits that can occur with a small increase in earnings. The task force will consist of 19 members appointed by various state officials and will examine programs like SNAP, HEAP, housing assistance, Medicaid, and child care subsidies. The task force will study the causes of fiscal cliffs and recommend policy and program changes to address them. The task force will provide preliminary and final reports to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2025 and September 1, 2025, respectively.