Bill > SB603

This bill directs the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to transfer funds between accounting units to compensate for any reduction in federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is a federal program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase food. The bill specifically allows DHHS to move funds within and among its accounting units to address potential budget shortfalls for SNAP during the biennium (two-year period) ending June 30, 2027. To ensure fiscal oversight, any transfer of $100,000 or more will require prior approval from the fiscal committee of the general court and the governor and council. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and provides flexibility for the state to maintain SNAP program services in the event of federal funding reductions. At the time of introduction, a complete fiscal note was pending, with the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant waiting for additional information from the Department of Health and Human Services.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1453&inflect=2