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MO SB680

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Shalonn Curls

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program allowing SNAP participants to purchase fresh food at farmers' markets with electronic benefit transfer cards and receive dollar-for-dollar matching funds up to $10 per week, in at least one rural and one urban area, subject to federal approval and appropriation.

  • Prohibits TANF and SNAP recipients from using benefits at liquor stores, casinos, gambling establishments, adult entertainment venues, and for alcohol, lottery tickets, or tobacco products; violators must reimburse the department and establishments face fines of $500-$1,000+.

  • Suspends TANF and SNAP benefits if recipients do not make an in-state electronic benefit transfer transaction within 90 days and requires notice after 60 days of inactivity, pending investigation to determine residency status.

  • Requires screening and drug testing of TANF applicants and recipients with reasonable cause; positive results result in three-year ineligibility unless treatment is completed, with case worker reporting to children's division for suspected child abuse.

  • Creates exemptions from federal food stamp prohibitions for individuals convicted of controlled substance felonies if they complete or participate in substance abuse treatment, comply with court obligations, avoid additional convictions within one year, and demonstrate sobriety through voluntary testing.

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to public assistance

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review5/13/2014
Government Oversight and Accountability4/29/2014
Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight1/30/2014

Full Bill Text

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