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OK HB1909

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Tahrohon Shannon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 56 O.S. 2011, Section 241.3 to modify food stamp eligibility requirements for able-bodied adults ages 18-50 without dependents or disabilities.

  • Limits able-bodied adults without dependents to three (3) months of food stamp benefits per 36-month period unless they are employed for at least 20 hours per week.

  • Prohibits the Department of Human Services from requesting a waiver to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program services to able-bodied adults without dependents beginning October 1, 2013.

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing families applying after the 15th of each month to receive their full initial and regular first allotments.

  • Effective date: September 1, 2013.

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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