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2021 Session

Budget Amendments - SB1100 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: McClellan
Implement SNAP Broad Based Categorical Eligibility

Item 359 #2s

Item 359 #2s

First Year - FY2021 Second Year - FY2022
Health and Human Resources
Department of Social Services FY2021 $0 FY2022 $281,292 GF
FY2021 $0 FY2022 $342,558 NGF

Language
Page 438, line 39, strike "$118,755,668" and insert "$119,379,518".


Explanation

(This amendment increases funding for the Department of Social Services by $281,292 from the general fund and $342,558 nongeneral fund in the second year in order to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and consequently reduce food insecurity. Broad Based Categorical Eligibility is a state option in SNAP, by which every household member receiving a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funded service is assumed to qualify for SNAP. )