LD2122

An Act to Prevent Negative Impacts from Federal Funding Changes to and Fund Eligibility Determinations and Outreach for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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Maine LD2122 aims to mitigate federal funding changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by improving eligibility determinations and.

Maine LD2122 addresses the anticipated negative impacts from federal funding changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to implement an electronic system designed to reduce the error rate in SNAP eligibility determinations. It also authorizes grants to community-based organizations for SNAP outreach activities and hiring outreach coordinators. Additionally, the bill establishes a contingency fund to ensure SNAP benefits continue in the event of federal funding shortfalls.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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12 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 5

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Apr 6

Senate

Reports READ.

Apr 6

Senate

On motion by Senator INGWERSEN of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.