Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE -- Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This legislation closes three loopholes in Idaho’s food stamp program and returns greater accountability and oversight to the Idaho legislature. This bill limits the Department of Health and Welfare's ability to waive work requirements for the SNAP program by implementing the following provisions: 1) it would not allow the department to use geographic waivers without the legislature's express approval; 2) it prohibits the use of no-good-cause exemptions; and, 3) it implements mandatory employment and training for all able-bodied enrollees in food stamps.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (57)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)
Senate Third Reading
YEA (27)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on March 30, 2023 Session Law Chapter 227 Effective: 01/01/2024
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2023
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Apr 6, 2023