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AK HB67

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Eastman

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Health and Social Services from requesting, accepting, or attempting to renew or extend a waiver of work requirements or time limits under federal law (7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(4)) for able-bodied adults without dependents in the food stamp program for any area of the state.

  • Allows existing waivers that are in effect before the bill's effective date to continue operating during a transition period.

  • Prevents the department from requesting, accepting, or renewing any waivers on or after the bill's effective date.

  • Requires the Department of Health and Social Services to notify food stamp program participants of the changes and terminate benefits for households that become ineligible when the waiver expires.

Legislative Description

Food Stamps:work Requirements;time Limits

Health & Social Services

Last Action

COSPONSOR REMOVED: MILLETT

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services1/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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