If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by adding specific restrictions on the Department of Economic Security (DES) regarding work requirement waivers for able-bodied adults without dependents. Under the proposed changes, DES would be prohibited from seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing any waivers of work requirements unless such actions are mandated by federal law or explicitly authorized by state law. This would ensure that any waivers are not granted arbitrarily and are in compliance with established legal frameworks.

Additionally, the bill would prevent DES from exercising the option to provide exemptions from the SNAP work requirement unless authorized by state law. This change aims to tighten the regulations surrounding exemptions, ensuring that any deviations from the standard work requirements are properly sanctioned at the state level. Overall, the bill seeks to reinforce the existing work requirements for SNAP eligibility while limiting the discretion of DES in managing waivers and exemptions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 46-232
House Engrossed Version: 46-232