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AR HB1340
Bill
Status
3/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Dwight Tosh
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AI Summary
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Adds Arkansas Code 20-76-118 to define "veteran disability benefits" as benefits provided to Arkansas residents determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be disabled service-connected veterans receiving benefits due to combat injuries.
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Requires the Department of Human Services to seek a waiver from the United States Food and Nutrition Service to exclude veteran disability benefits from income calculations when determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility.
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The waiver request is contingent on federal law allowing Arkansas to pursue such an exemption.
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Approved on March 6, 2023.
Legislative Description
Regarding The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; And To Require The Department Of Human Services To Apply For A Waiver Regarding Certain Veteran Disability Benefits If Allowed Under Federal Law.
Last Action
Notification that HB1340 is now Act 201
3/6/2023