DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Hoffmann HB No. 1062
Abstract: Provides for a task force to study and make recommendations to the Dept. of Children
and Family Services concerning electronic issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) benefits.
Proposed law establishes a task force to study and make recommendations concerning policies,
procedures, and technical processes relative to electronic disbursement of Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by the Dept. of Children and Family Services
(DCFS). Provides that the task force shall be composed of the following 11 members:
(1)Two members appointed by the commissioner of administration, at least one of whom
shall be an employee in the office of information technology.
(2)Two members appointed by the secretary of DCFS, at least one of whom is an employee
in the division of programs of the department.
(3)The executive director of the La. Retailers Association or his designee.
(4)The president of the La. Association of Business and Industry or his designee.
(5)The vice president of public affairs of the National Grocers Association or his designee.
(6)One member of the House of Representatives appointed by the speaker of the House.
(7)One member of the Senate appointed by the president of the Senate.
(8)One member representing the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center.
(9)One member representing the Southern University Agricultural Center.
Proposed law provides that the purposes of the task force include the following:
(1)To study on an ongoing basis the policies, procedures, and technical processes by which
DCFS disburses SNAP benefits electronically.
(2)To consider the impact on Louisiana families and businesses of prospective policy
changes relative to the disbursement schedule for SNAP benefits. (3)To keep abreast of changes in federal laws and regulations which relate in any manner to
electronic issuance of public benefits.
(4)To make recommendations to the secretary of the Department of Children and Family
Services, on a schedule determined by the chairman, concerning innovations in electronic
benefits issuance policies and systems.
Proposed law provides that the task force shall terminate on Aug. 1, 2017.
(Adds R.S. 46:311-313)