Establish supplemental benefit for certain SNAP recipients
Impact
The implementation of HB 428 is expected to directly impact state law by modifying existing provisions within the Revised Code concerning SNAP benefits. By defining eligibility requirements and appropriating funds for the supplemental allotment, the bill helps address nutritional inadequacies faced by older demographics in Ohio. The bill allocates a significant budget, amounting to $12,495,000 for fiscal year 2024 and $21,415,000 for fiscal year 2025, to support this initiative, thereby reinforcing the state's commitment to aiding its needy citizens.
Summary
House Bill 428 aims to establish a supplemental benefit allotment for certain households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under the provisions of this bill, eligible households would include individuals aged 60 or older who receive less than $50 in monthly SNAP benefits. The goal of this legislation is to increase the total SNAP benefit of these eligible households to $50 per month, ensuring that older adults receive adequate nutritional support.
Contention
While the bill is largely seen as a positive step towards assisting vulnerable populations, there may be concerns regarding the financial implications of the appropriations involved. Critics may argue the need to ensure that funding for the program does not detract from other vital state services, especially in an era where budget concerns are prevalent. Nonetheless, proponents are likely to highlight the importance of supporting older individuals who may struggle with food insecurity, thereby framing the bill as both a moral and fiscal necessity.
Establishes a pilot initiative for training and education to serve certain recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (EN DECREASE FF RV See Note)
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Supplemental appropriations, from the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling Fund to the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, from the Alabama Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators Fund to the Alabama Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators, and from the State General Fund to various agencies and entities. for the fiscal year September 30, 2022.
Appropriations, Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2022, from the State General Fund to the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority (ACIFA) Program, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Department of Forensic Sciences, the Department of Human Resources, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, the State Law Enforcement Agency, the Department of Senior Services, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, the Alabama Tourism Department, the Department of Environmental Management, the Alabama Forestry Commission, and the General Fund Budget Reserve Fund.
Supplemental appropriation, from Education Trust Fund to various agencies and entities for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, Act 2021-342, 2021 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $8 million to DHS to increase reimbursement for funeral, burial, and crematory services provided to certain beneficiaries of Work First New Jersey and Supplemental Security Income programs.