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NY A01743
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michele Titus
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AI Summary
- Amends Social Services Law Section 95 to establish how federal SNAP performance bonuses are distributed to local social services districts
- Allows the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to retain or limit use of up to 5 percent of the entire bonus
- Permits OTDA to retain or limit use of an additional portion of the bonus in consultation with local social services districts
- Requires distribution of remaining bonus funds to local districts proportionally based on their contribution to acquiring the bonus, as determined by OTDA
- Allows local social services districts to expend distributed funds for any food and nutrition purpose within their legal authority
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to distribution of federal bonus awards relative to SNAP programs to local social services districts.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/8/2014
Committee Referrals
Social Services1/9/2013
Full Bill Text
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