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Finance committee divided over restoring SNAP administrative funds after federal changes; ITL motion passes
Summary
Members debated House Bill 17 50, which would restore state funding for SNAP administrative costs following a federal shift in HR1; proponents warned that failing to fund could lead to higher future penalties, opponents cited unused emergency funds and argued benefits would not be affected immediately. The committee voted to make the bill inexpedient to legislate.
House Bill 17 50 would restore funding for SNAP administrative management after federal changes (referred to in the hearing as HR1) increased states' administrative responsibility. Representative Stringham and others described the impact of HR1, saying the federal change raised the state's share of administrative costs from 50% to 75% beginning Oct. 1, 2026, and that the shift could add roughly…
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