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ID H0295

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 56-205 to Idaho Code requiring the state Department of Health and Welfare and its authorized agents to distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits over a minimum of 10 consecutive days each month.

  • Requires SNAP benefits to be issued as evenly as practicable throughout the 10-day distribution period rather than in lump sums.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law relating to public assistance to require that the State Department of Health and Welfare or its authorized agent issues certain benefits as evenly as is practicable over the course of a certain time frame.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Last Action

Ret'd to Com/HuRes

3/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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