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MO HB2056

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Wanda Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Missouri law to count income and financial resources of immigrants ineligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) when determining household eligibility and benefit amounts under federal regulations 7 CFR Part 273.11(c)(3)

  • Applies to individuals rendered ineligible for SNAP due to immigration status prior to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 who remain ineligible due to that status

  • Requires consideration of a pro rata share of income and financial resources from immigrants ineligible due to immigration status when calculating household SNAP eligibility and allotment values

  • Makes any implementing rules subject to Missouri's administrative rulemaking procedures under chapter 536, with provisions for general assembly review and potential annulment of rules

Legislative Description

Changes the eligibility requirements for supplemental nutrition assistance as it relates to an ineligible immigrant

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Downsizing State Government3/26/2014

Full Bill Text

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