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AZ HB2797
Bill
Status
2/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hannley
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AI Summary
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Increases the minimum cash assistance amount from 36% to 40% of the prior calendar year's federal poverty level, adjusted for family size.
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Allows persons convicted of felony drug offenses (distribution, use, or possession of controlled substances) to be eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Extends the TANF time limit from 12 months to 60 months for heads of household and other eligible family members, with provisions allowing additional 12 months if work and school attendance requirements are met.
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Permits pregnant women without dependent children in the household to receive cash assistance.
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Modifies sanction procedures for noncompliance by requiring written notice and warnings before benefit reductions, and prohibits mandatory drug testing for TANF recipients except those in the SNAP program.
Legislative Description
SNAP; eligible benefits.
Retroactivity
Last Action
House read second time
2/14/2022