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AR HB1340

Bill

Status

Passed

3/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Tosh

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The waiver request is contingent on federal law allowing Arkansas to pursue such an exemption.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/9/2023
Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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