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History
- Substituted by A8005
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.506
- Referred to social services
- Referred to social services
Companion bill
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Establishes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Jose Rivera
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5673
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to establishment of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP)
Purpose of bill
To change the name of the food stamp program to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Summary of specific provisions
§95 of the social services law would be amended to reflect the name change of the federal food stamp program to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), in every occurrence. The term food stamps would be changed to SNAP benefits and the term Department would be changed to Office. Subdivision 10 which expired in 2005 would be deleted.
Justification
In October of 2008, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Services, changed the name of the federal Food Stamp Program to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The name change was mandated by the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, also known as the Farm Bill. This national name change was implemented to better meet the needs of SNAP recipients by providing food assistance and nutrition education to assist participants as they move toward a healthier lifestyle.
States have been encouraged, but not required, to change their program name to SNAP. As of March 2011, 23 states have changed their food stamp program name to SNAP. Changing the name of New York's food stamp program to SNAP, will promote to its recipients, messages of healthy eating, showcase an effective, efficient and modern nutrition program and put healthy food within reach of low income New Yorkers, especially seniors who had much lower participation rates in the old food stamp program because of stigma.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Regulation impact
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 90 days after it becomes a law.
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