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OK HB1909

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Tahrohon Shannon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Able-bodied adults ages 18-50 without dependents or disabilities may only receive food stamps (SNAP) for 3 months in each 36-month period, unless employed at least 20 hours per week
  • Beginning October 1, 2013, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services is prohibited from requesting federal waivers to provide SNAP benefits to able-bodied adults without dependents
  • Families applying for food stamps after the 15th of the month may receive both their initial allotment and regular first allotment
  • Household food stamp allotments may be reduced by up to 25% if a family is sanctioned in another program under the Statewide Temporary Assistance Responsibility System
  • The Department may use household food stamp allotments to subsidize jobs under work supplementation or support programs

Legislative Description

Food stamps; requiring certain individuals to be engaged in work activities to be eligible for food stamp benefits; effective date.

Welfare

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/29/2013

4/29/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/25/2013
Health and Human Services3/19/2013
Human Services2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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