HB 1905 -- SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD STAMP ASSISTANCE (Jetton)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Senior Citizen Advocacy

This bill authorizes the Family Support Division within the
Department of Social Services to assist elderly individuals who
qualify for the Federal Food Stamp Program in obtaining
supplemental food stamps.  Subject to appropriations, households
comprised of one or two elderly individuals who are at least 65
years of age will be entitled to receive supplemental assistance.

Qualified households consisting of one eligible elderly
individual will receive supplemental assistance; however, the
benefit combined with the aid the individual receives under the
federal program cannot exceed $30 per month.  Qualified
households of two eligible elderly individuals cannot receive
combined assistance exceeding $60 per month.

The provisions of the bill will expire August 28, 2008.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of
$2,969,942 in FY 2007, $3,071,668 in FY 2008, and $513,038 in
FY 2009.  Subject to appropriations.  No impact on Other State
Funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and FY 2009.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:45 am