LD2051

An Act to Ensure Access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Maine

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Maine LD2051 amends the definition of "noncitizen legally admitted to the United States" to ensure continued eligibility for the Supplemental.

Maine LD2051 modifies the definition of "noncitizen legally admitted to the United States" to include those pursuing lawful immigration processes, those with permanent residence under U.S. law, and those who were previously eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits but lost eligibility due to the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This change aims to ensure continued access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for affected individuals in Maine.

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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12 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

1:00 PM

Hearing

Jan 14

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Mar 31

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Mar 31

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.