SB1585: Relating to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits; prescribing an effective date.
Legislative Summary
The Act requires DHS to set up a task force and come up with a plan for a program that allows people who receive SNAP aid to be able to use the aid to buy hot foods and hot foods that are ready to eat. The Act says who must be on the task force. The Act requires DHS to take steps to carry out the program. (Flesch Readability Score: 87). Requires the Department of Human Services to convene a task force to analyze options available under federal law for a program that allows recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to use the benefits for hot foods, including restaurant meals. Specifies the membership of the task force. Requires the department to implement the program on a statewide basis or as a pilot program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill History
Amendments
Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-A5
Joint Committee On Ways and Means (2024-02-28)
Joint Subcommittee On Human Services Amendment #-5
Joint Subcommittee On Human Services (2024-02-26)
Senate Committee On Human Services Amendment #-2
Senate Committee On Human Services (2024-02-14)
Senate Committee On Human Services Amendment #-2
Senate Committee On Human Services (2024-02-12)
Senate Committee On Human Services Amendment #-2
Senate Committee On Human Services (2024-02-07)
Roll Call Votes
Status Information
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