Relating to agency responsible for administering SNAP and TANF programs
This bill transfers administration of West Virginia's SNAP (food assistance) and TANF (cash aid) programs from the Department of Human Services to WorkForce West Virginia. It updates state law to designate WorkForce West Virginia as the agency responsible for managing these programs, including receiving federal funds and handling recipient services. The change directly affects SNAP and TANF recipients, as well as state agencies delivering these benefits. The bill also clarifies the title of WorkForce West Virginia's executive leader for program oversight.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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To Health and Human Resources
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
To Health and Human Resources then Finance
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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