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AR SB1145

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Linda Chesterfield

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services must conduct a study on asset limits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

  • Study shall determine the number of applicants denied access to SNAP and TANF due to resource or asset limits

  • Study shall calculate the cost of verifying resource and asset limits, including staff time and department resources

  • Study shall review cost implications and evaluate practices, policies, and trends regarding asset limits for both programs

  • Department must report findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislative Council within 30 days of the bill's effective date

Legislative Description

Require The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study To Evaluate Current Asset Limits For Temporary Assistance For Needy Families And The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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