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OK HB1909
Bill
Status
4/29/2013
Primary Sponsor
Tahrohon Shannon
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Maintains existing provisions allowing families applying after the 15th of each month to receive their full initial and regular first allotments.
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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