HB6 Alabama 2018 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, in certain circumstances, a state may request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture of the work requirements that an able-bodied adult without dependents must comply with in order to receive assistance from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
This bill would prohibit the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources from requesting a waiver of federal work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents who are applicants or recipients of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program
This bill would require all able-bodied adults without dependents who are applicants or recipients of SNAP benefits to participate in minimum work requirements, provide documentation of engaging in work training, or participate in volunteer community service and would provide limited exemptions from these work requirements
Relating to federal assistance; to prohibit the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources from requesting a waiver of federal work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents who are applicants or recipients of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP); and to require all able-bodied adults without dependents who are applicants or recipients of SNAP benefits to participate in minimum work requirements, provide documentation of engaging in work training, or participate in volunteer community service and to provide limited exemptions from these work requirements.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2018 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB6 Alabama 2018 Session - Introduced |