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NE LB734
NE LB734Change waiver of work requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; to amend section 68-1017.02, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to require the Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a waiver of work requirements for certain individuals; to eliminate provisions relating to work requirements as prescribed; and to repeal the original section.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) must apply to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by October 1st each year, starting in 2026, to waive work requirements for certain individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal program providing food assistance. Specifically, the bill aims to restore previous exemptions from work requirements for homeless individuals, veterans, and foster care individuals (defined as those 24 years old or younger who were in foster care at age 18 or older) as they existed before federal changes. This change effectively removes the previous prohibition on DHHS seeking waivers for SNAP work requirements, except where federal law explicitly mandates them, and repeals the old section of law that prevented such waivers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Health and Human Services Hearing (13:30:00 2/26/2026 Room 1510) (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62861 |
| Fiscal Note for LB734 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB734_20260225-124353.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB734.pdf |
| Kauth FA363 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA363.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB734.pdf |
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