This bill amends section 68-1017.02 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, concerning the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Nebraska. It aims to change and eliminate certain provisions related to eligibility for benefits, including the removal of requirements for evaluations and reports. Notably, the bill establishes a TANF-funded program that increases the gross income eligibility limit for SNAP benefits to 165% of the federal poverty guidelines while eliminating asset limits for eligibility, except for liquid assets not exceeding $25,000. The bill also specifies that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will not seek waivers for work requirements unless mandated by federal law.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that allow the DHHS to require individuals to participate in employment and training programs, with certain exemptions. It also opts out of federal provisions that eliminate SNAP eligibility for individuals with felony convictions related to controlled substances, while setting specific conditions for those with multiple convictions. The original section 68-1017.02 is repealed, streamlining the eligibility criteria and administrative processes for SNAP in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-1017.02
Final Reading: 68-1017.02
Slip Law: 68-1017.02