ID H0161

Requires the Department of Health and Welfare to obtain specific legislative authorization before seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing any waiver of SNAP work requirements under federal law, unless expressly required by federal statute.

Prohibits the department from exercising the state's option to provide exemptions from SNAP work requirements under 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(6)(E).

Mandates assignment of individuals aged 17-60 years to employment and training programs unless they meet specific exemptions including: caring for young children, attending school, participating in addiction treatment, working minimum 30 hours weekly, or falling within other defined categories.

Limits state-specific exemptions to no more than 20% of the previous fiscal year's work registrants without obtaining specific legislative authorization.

Requires the department director to submit detailed reports to the legislature and governor within 14 days if employment and training assignments cannot be funded for all eligible individuals, with monthly updates and a plan to restart assignments within six months.

Effective date: January 1, 2024.