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AK HB196

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Genevieve Mina

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Updates Alaska's food stamp program regulations to comply with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under 7 U.S.C. 2011-2036d instead of the outdated Food Stamp Program reference
  • Implements categorical eligibility under 7 U.S.C. 2014(a) and makes eligible individuals whose household income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline regardless of asset value
  • Requires the Department of Health to establish an electronic application system for the food stamp program with warnings that false statements are subject to investigation and criminal penalties under AS 11.56.210
  • Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt necessary regulations to implement the changes under the Administrative Procedure Act
  • Becomes effective July 1, 2025, with the regulatory authority provision taking effect immediately

Legislative Description

Food Stamp Program Eligibilty

Health & Social Services

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): GALVIN

4/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Finance3/6/2024
Health & Social Services5/8/2023

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