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LA SB195
LA SB195Provides relative to work requirements within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
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Introduced
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
In Committee
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
Crossed Over
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
Passed
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2024
05/28/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact Subpart E-5 of Part II of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
AI Summary
This bill aims to institute a comprehensive, statewide work requirement for able-bodied adults without dependents who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as "food stamps," in Louisiana. It prohibits the state's Department of Children and Family Services from seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing any waivers of the federal SNAP work requirements, which would have allowed able-bodied, nonworking adults to receive SNAP benefits for an unlimited duration. The bill also restricts the state's option to provide exemptions from the SNAP work requirement, which would have allowed the state to exempt up to 8% of able-bodied adults without providing any specific reason.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Blake Miguez (R)*,
Adam Bass (R),
Rick Edmonds (R),
Mike Fési (R),
Caleb Kleinpeter (R),
Alan Seabaugh (R),
Jeremy Stine (R),
Kirk Talbot (R),
Last Action
Effective date 5/28/2024. (on 05/28/2024)
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