Relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program and workfare

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 28, 2019
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 16, 2020
3. ✓
   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 28, 2019
4. ✕
   Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
5. Next: House committee
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires the department of human services to assign an individual who would otherwise be subject to the work requirements under federal law, but who meets the criteria for one of the exemptions under federal law, and is not otherwise participating in an employment and training program established as prescribed in federal law to be assigned to a workfare program.

Full bill text¹

Senate subcommittee

Named January 16, 2020. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Jason Schultz REmail
• Sen. Nate Boulton D
• Sen. Zach Whiting R

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Fiscal note

Cost: up to $579,000 Compare with other bills

5 million in FY 2020 and $579,000 in FY 2021 and subsequent fiscal years. 3 million in one-time costs. Additional State funds may be needed if the workfare program that is designed costs more than the federal dollars available. Details of the increase in FTE positions and other costs are listed in Table 1 below.

• Supplemental Nutrition Assisstance Program (SNAP), Parent Work Requirements · March 4, 2019

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