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HF 609

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to human services; modifying food stamp requirements; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256J.77; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256D.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

[256D.0516] AGING OF FOOD STAMP BENEFITS AND
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Subdivision 1.

Aging of food stamp benefits.

Food stamp benefits that have not
been accessed within 12 months are canceled.

Subd. 2.

Food stamp reporting requirements.

Food stamp recipients required to
report under federal law shall report every six months as prescribed by the commissioner.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256J.77, is amended to read:


256J.77 AGING OF CASH BENEFITS.

Cash benefits under chapters 256D, 256J, and 256K, except food stamp benefits
under chapter 256D, by warrants or electronic benefit transfer that have not been accessed
within 90 days of issuance shall be canceled. Cash benefits may be replaced after they are
canceled, for up to one year after the date of issuance, if failure to do so would place the
client or family at risk. For purposes of this section, "accessed" means cashing a warrant
or making at least one withdrawal from benefits deposited in an electronic benefit account.