SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5150
AS OF JANUARY 25, 1993
Brief Description: Concerning food stamp need and eligibility.
SPONSORS: Senator Winsley
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Staff: Joanne Conrad (786‑7472)
Hearing Dates: January 27, 1993
BACKGROUND:
States are permitted by federal law to disregard a certain amount of child support when determining food stamp need and eligibility. When eligibility is calculated without including child support payments, more persons become eligible for food stamps. The state is liable for the cost of the additional food stamps.
SUMMARY:
Child support payments are excluded, to the extent permitted by federal statute, in determining food stamp eligibility.
Appropriation: none
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: requested January 18, 1993