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GA HB1087
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Greg Morris
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AI Summary
- Effective July 1, 2016, prohibits the Department of Human Services, its board, or any state representative from submitting a federal state plan amendment to increase TANF or SNAP eligibility or benefits above federally required minimums without legislative notification
- Legislative notification must take the form of a general Act of the General Assembly or adoption of a joint resolution
- Requires that any TANF or SNAP eligibility or benefits exceeding federal minimums as of June 30, 2016, unless specifically authorized by existing state law, must be reduced to federal minimum levels via a state plan amendment submitted by July 31, 2016
- Amends Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 49-4-22
- Sponsored by Representative Morris of the 156th district
Legislative Description
Public assistance; legislative notification prior to any request for a state plan amendment for an increase in eligibility; require
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/24/2016
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/23/2016
Full Bill Text
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