The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 46, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It would require the Department of Economic Security (DES) to mandate participation in an employment and training program for able-bodied adults under 60 years old receiving SNAP benefits, in accordance with federal law. This requirement would be contingent upon the recipient not meeting specific exemption criteria, which include compliance with work registration requirements, caregiving responsibilities, full-time student status, participation in rehabilitation programs, employment conditions, or being a minor not heading a household.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals who are noncompliant with work registration requirements under Title IV of the Social Security Act or the Federal-State Unemployment Compensation System would also be considered noncompliant with the employment and training program requirements. The effective date of these changes would be the general effective date of the legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 46-232