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Senate workforce committee advances bill to expand SNAP employment-and-training requirements to age 59
Summary
Senate Bill 249, which would expand mandatory SNAP employment-and-training participation and add reporting requirements, was reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass and will be referred to the Finance Committee for fiscal review.
Committee counsel explained Senate Bill 249 to the Senate Workforce Committee on Feb. 13, describing it as legislation that creates two new code sections (9-8-2a and 9-8-2b) to expand mandatory employment-and-training (E&T) services tied to SNAP benefits and to add state reporting requirements.
The counsel summarized key elements: the bill would expand the mandatory age range so more adult SNAP recipients are required to participate in E&T programs; incorporate several exemptions (including for those caring for incapacitated persons, part-time students, those in substance use treatment, individuals employed a minimum number of hours, youth 16–18 with specific school or enrollment conditions, and all federal SNAP exemptions referenced by…
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