LB319

Change eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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Nebraska LB319 modifies eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Nebraska LB319 amends eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Individuals convicted of possessing or using a controlled substance are ineligible unless they participate in or complete a substance abuse treatment program. Those with three or more felony convictions for controlled substance possession or use, or convicted of selling or distributing a controlled substance, are ineligible. The bill also mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a state outreach plan to promote access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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24 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

1:30 PM

Health and Human Services Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

Legislature

Rountree MO259 failed

May 19, 2025

Legislature

Failed to become law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor 24-24-1

May 19, 2025

Legislature

Communication