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NY A09147
Bill
Status
1/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Cook
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AI Summary
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Directs the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (or agency designated by the governor) to apply to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for waivers of federal SNAP rules to maximize benefits availability to low-income individuals and households.
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Requires all eligible social services districts to provide SNAP benefits to persons who qualify under approved waivers, provided they meet all other SNAP requirements besides those waived by the Secretary of Agriculture.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to apply to the federal department of agriculture for any supplemental nutrition assistance program waivers that would make food stamps available to persons who would become eligible for SNAP benefits only under such waivers.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/29/2016