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This bill, concerning the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Arizona, aims to restrict the state's ability to waive work requirements for certain recipients. Specifically, it prohibits the Department of Economic Security from seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing any waiver of work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, as outlined in federal law (7 United States Code section 2015(o)(4)), unless such a waiver is mandated by federal law or explicitly permitted by Arizona state law. Furthermore, the bill prevents the department from using its state-level authority to grant exemptions from these work requirements, as allowed under another provision of federal law (7 United States Code section 2015(o)(6)(f)), unless state law specifically authorizes such exemptions. The context for these changes is to tighten the conditions under which individuals receiving SNAP benefits can be excused from work-related obligations.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84871