Arizona SB1840 establishes a fund for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and outlines procedures for eligibility and fraud prevention.

Arizona SB1840 creates a fund for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administered by the Department of Economic Security. The bill mandates the department to review various data sources monthly and quarterly to identify changes in circumstances that may affect SNAP eligibility. It also requires the department to screen and test adult recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash benefits for illegal use of controlled substances. Recipients testing positive for unprescribed controlled substances are ineligible for benefits for one year.

Arizona SB1840 establishes a fund for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and outlines procedures for eligibility and fraud prevention.

Arizona SB1840 creates a fund for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administered by the Department of Economic Security. The bill mandates the department to review various data sources monthly and quarterly to identify changes in circumstances that may affect SNAP eligibility. It also requires the department to screen and test adult recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash benefits for illegal use of controlled substances. Recipients testing positive for unprescribed controlled substances are ineligible for benefits for one year.