Bill > SF4359

This bill modifies how counties share administrative costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. Specifically, it establishes a new provision stating that a county agency cannot be responsible for more than 50 percent of the total administrative costs for SNAP, with the state commissioner reimbursing counties for any costs exceeding this limit. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws, including updating definitions related to administrative penalties and clarifying that county funds are to be used to cover the cost of any penalties, rather than reducing or withholding benefits from eligible recipients.