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MO HB640
Bill
Status
1/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Marsha Haefner
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the federal work requirement waiver for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Missouri beginning January 1, 2016, requiring able-bodied adults to meet work requirements to receive benefits
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References 7 U.S.C. Section 2015(o), which allows states to waive work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents in areas with high unemployment
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Directs any state savings from SNAP modifications or changes to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) occurring on August 28, 2015, toward child care assistance for single parent households
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Requires savings also be allocated to education assistance and job training for individuals receiving SNAP or TANF benefits
Legislative Description
Specifies that the waiver of the work requirement for the supplemental nutrition assistance program must be allowed to expire
Last Action
Referred: Children and Families(H)
3/5/2015