Temporary assistance for needy families benefits and federal food assistance
Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL EXEMPT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS OF 21 U.S.C. 862A(A)(1) AND (2), TO ENSURE ELIGIBILITY FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BENEFITS AND FEDERAL FOOD ASSISTANCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MAY SEEK, APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, OR RENEW A WAIVER OF THE MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE A SUNSET PROVISION.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2023
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Jan 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
upper
Jan 10, 2023
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
upper
Nov 30, 2022
Committee
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
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Mia McLeod
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