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AZ SB1333

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires the Arizona Department of Economic Security to reduce the SNAP payment error rate to 3% or less by December 30, 2030
  • Mandates quarterly reports to the legislature beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027 detailing monthly progress, strategies, and barriers to reducing payment error rates
  • Requires the Auditor General to complete a special audit by November 15, 2027 to identify factors contributing to payment errors and recommend solutions, with the department required to implement recommendations within 12 months
  • Imposes penalties if error rate targets are missed: corrective action plans within 60 days, department pays 50% of federal liabilities with the state general fund covering the rest, and 10% administrative funding reduction for noncompliance
  • Contains an automatic repeal date of December 31, 2032, and may be cited as the "Oh SNAP Act"

Legislative Description

SNAP; error rate; forensic audit.

Requirements

Last Action

Senate motion to reconsider third reading

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2026
Health and Human Services1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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