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7 Replies to “HB 1575 (2025)”
The House accepted the Senate amendments. While the amendments were accepted, the Emergency Clause failed to get enough votes. This means the bill will not go into effect until November 1st.
The title was restored on the Senate Floor citing the bill will not have a fiscal impact. The bill returns to the House where they will decide to accept the amendment (restoration of title) or send HB 1575 to Conference Committee.
HB 1575 was amended directing DHS to conduct a feasibility study of adopting a common application, rather than directing DHS to create one within a timeframe.
The author stated that HB 1575 is acting as a placeholder. While he remains committed to its intent, the bill may be incorporated into budget discussions (JCAB) or substituted after further discussions with DHS. He noted that DHS is already working on similar projects and wants to support their efforts.
Rep. Lawson indicated there was miscommunication between DHS and himself over the scope of the project.
Lawmakers delayed the bill after DHS reported a $100M cost with little explanation and time to review. Majority Leader Lawson (author) will seek details but still plans to ask the bill be moved forward when heard again next week, even without a clearer breakdown.
Directs the Department of Human Services to collaborate with state agencies to create a common application for benefits, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Care Subsidies, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Medicaid, and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
7 Replies to “HB 1575 (2025)”
The House accepted the Senate amendments. While the amendments were accepted, the Emergency Clause failed to get enough votes. This means the bill will not go into effect until November 1st.
The title was restored on the Senate Floor citing the bill will not have a fiscal impact. The bill returns to the House where they will decide to accept the amendment (restoration of title) or send HB 1575 to Conference Committee.
HB 1575 was amended directing DHS to conduct a feasibility study of adopting a common application, rather than directing DHS to create one within a timeframe.
The author stated that HB 1575 is acting as a placeholder. While he remains committed to its intent, the bill may be incorporated into budget discussions (JCAB) or substituted after further discussions with DHS. He noted that DHS is already working on similar projects and wants to support their efforts.
Rep. Lawson indicated there was miscommunication between DHS and himself over the scope of the project.
Lawmakers delayed the bill after DHS reported a $100M cost with little explanation and time to review. Majority Leader Lawson (author) will seek details but still plans to ask the bill be moved forward when heard again next week, even without a clearer breakdown.
Directs the Department of Human Services to collaborate with state agencies to create a common application for benefits, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Care Subsidies, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Medicaid, and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
This is a refile of Sen. Garvin’s SB 1318 (2024).
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