CHAPTER 358
SB 499-FN - FINAL VERSION
02/15/2024 0563s
03/21/2024 1230s
23May2024... 1917h
23May2024... 2125h
06/13/2024 2271CofC
2024 SESSION
24-2907
05/10
SENATE BILL 499-FN
SPONSORS: Sen. Whitley, Dist 15; Sen. D'Allesandro, Dist 20; Sen. Ricciardi, Dist 9; Sen. Fenton, Dist 10; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5; Sen. Soucy, Dist 18; Sen. Perkins Kwoka, Dist 21; Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24; Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Chandley, Dist 11; Rep. Bordes, Belk. 5; Rep. Brennan, Merr. 9; Rep. McMahon, Rock. 17; Rep. Simpson, Rock. 33; Rep. Wolf, Merr. 7
COMMITTEE: Health and Human Services
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill directs the department of health and human services to apply for and participate in the SNAP elderly simplified application project and makes an appropriation to the department for this purpose. The bill also makes an appropriation to the department of health and human services to begin participation in the Summer EBT program.
This bill also authorizes disaster relief aid for municipalities that suffer certain damage in natural disasters.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
02/15/2024 0563s
03/21/2024 1230s
23May2024... 1917h
23May2024... 2125h
06/13/2024 2271CofC 24-2907
05/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
358:1 New Paragraphs; Human Service; Summer EBT and Elderly Simplified Application. Amend RSA 161:2 by inserting after paragraph XIII-b the following new paragraphs:
XIII-c. Summer EBT. The department shall apply for and meet all deadlines to participate in the federal Summer EBT program so that families whose children are eligible for free and reduced price meals can receive benefits on an EBT card in the summer. The department shall include in its biennial budget request under RSA 9:4 funding for any administrative costs related to administering the federal Summer EBT program.
XIII-d. Elderly Simplified Application. The department shall apply for and participate in the elderly simplified application project within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The department shall include in its biennial budget request under RSA 9:4 funding for any administrative costs related to administering the SNAP elderly simplified application.
I. The sum of $143,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding personnel costs associated with the summer EBT program established by section 1 of this act. The department may contract with external resources, fill unfunded positions, or take other appropriate actions to facilitate the administrative support required under the provisions of this bill. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
II. The sum of $55,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding systems and technology costs associated with the summer EBT program established by section 1 of this act for the summer of 2024. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
III. The sum of $667,500 for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding systems and technology costs associated with the summer EBT program established by section 1 of this act for the summer of 2025. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
IV. The sum of $82,500 for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding transaction fees in the issuance of EBT costs associated with the summer EBT program established by section 1 of this act for the summer of 2024. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
V. The sum of $82,500 for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding transaction fees in the issuance of EBT costs associated with the summer EBT program established by section 1 of this act for the summer of 2025. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
VI. The sum of $10,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding one-time set-up costs associated with the summer EBT program established by section 1 of this act for the summer of 2025. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
VII. The sum of $25,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding outreach costs associated with the summer EBT program established by section 1 of this act for the summer of 2025. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
VIII. The sum of $37,500 for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding technology costs associated with the SNAP elderly simplified application established by section 1 of this act. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
IX. In addition to the appropriations contained in paragraphs I through VIII of this section, the department of health and human services may accept and expend matching federal funds without prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court for this purpose.
358:3 Purpose. The purpose of the emergency response and recovery fund is to provide immediate liquidity for towns suffering a disaster to allow time for the town to go through the steps necessary to petition for state or federal emergency funds. It is the intent that this grant would be reimbursable from state or federal or disaster relief programs.
358:4 Emergency Management Powers; Governor; Disaster Declaration. Amend RSA 4:47, III to read as follows:
III. The power to make, amend, suspend, and rescind necessary orders, rules, and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subdivision in the event of a disaster beyond local control; provided that civil liberties shall on no account be suspended, nor shall the United States Constitution or the New Hampshire Constitution be suspended. The governor may declare a disaster in the event of a natural disaster or severe weather event in one or more municipalities.
358:5 New Section; Homeland Security and Emergency Management; Municipal Road and Bridge Disaster Relief Funding. Amend RSA 21-P by inserting after section 37-d the following new section:
21-P:37-e Disaster Relief Procedures.
A municipality may request infrastructural disaster relief more than once in a calendar year, but shall not receive more than $25,000 in grant money in a calendar year. Requests shall be filed with the joint legislative fiscal committee within 45 days after the governor's declaration. Moneys shall be distributed from the New Hampshire disaster relief fund established in RSA 21-P:46-a. The joint legislative fiscal committee may decide to appropriate a lesser amount to the request based on available funding.
358:6 Emergency Response and Recovery Fund; Disaster. Amend RSA 21-P:46 to read as follows:
21-P:46 New Hampshire Emergency Response and Recovery Fund. There is hereby established a New Hampshire emergency response and recovery fund. The fund shall provide a source for the matching funds required as a commitment to secure federal emergency management agency relief assistance grants for costs incurred in disasters declared by the President of the United States. The fund shall also provide a source for emergency funds to be dispersed to municipalities that have incurred damage from natural disasters. The fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated to the department of safety.
I. Sections 1-2 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2024.
II. Sections 3-6 of this act shall take effect upon passage.
Approved: August 02, 2024
Effective Date:
I. Sections 1-2 effective July 1, 2024
II. Sections 3-6 effective August 2, 2024
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 8, 2024 | 2024-0563s |
| March 19, 2024 | 2024-1230s |
| May 16, 2024 | 2024-1957h |
| May 16, 2024 | 2024-1917h |
| May 21, 2024 | 2024-2125h |
| June 5, 2024 | 2024-2271CofC |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 3, 2024 | Senate | Hearing |
| Feb. 15, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| Feb. 15, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| March 21, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| April 17, 2024 | House | Hearing |
| May 14, 2024 | House | Exec Session |
| May 14, 2024 | House | Exec Session |
| May 16, 2024 | House | Floor Vote |
| June 6, 2024 | House | Floor Vote |
| June 13, 2024 | House | Floor Vote |
| June 13, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
Aug. 12, 2024: II. Sections 3-6 Effective 08/02/2024
Aug. 12, 2024: I. Sections 1-2 Effective 07/01/2024
Aug. 12, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 08/02/2024; Chapter 358
Aug. 7, 2024: II. Section 3-6 Effective 08/02/2024
Aug. 7, 2024: I. Section 1-2 Effective 07/01/2024
Aug. 7, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 08/02/2024; Chapter 358
July 18, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024); SJ 18
July 18, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024); SJ 18
July 23, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 56
June 12, 2024: Conference Committee Report # 2024-2271c, Adopted, VV; 06/13/2024; SJ 17
June 13, 2024: Conference Committee Report 2024-2271c: Adopted, VV 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 14
June 6, 2024: Conference Committee Report # 2024-2271c Filed 06/06/2024; House Amendment + New Amendment HJ 15
June 5, 2024: ==RECONVENE== Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/05/2024, 02:30 pm, Room 100, SH
June 4, 2024: ==RECESSED== Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/04/2024, 12:00 pm, Room 100, SH
June 3, 2024: ==RECESSED== Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/03/2024, 01:30 pm, Room 100, SH
May 30, 2024: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Erf, Edwards, Wallner, Telerski 05/30/2024 HJ 15 P. 29
May 30, 2024: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Ladd): MA VV 05/30/2024 HJ 15 P. 29
May 30, 2024: President Appoints: Senators Birdsell, Bradley, Whitley; 05/30/2024; SJ 16
May 30, 2024: Sen. Birdsell Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/30/2024; SJ 16
May 23, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1917h and 2024-2125h: MA DV 235-136 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 104
May 23, 2024: FLAM # 2024-2125h (NT) (Rep. Aron): AA DV 189-181 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 103
May 23, 2024: Amendment # 2024-1917h (NT): AA RC 192-178 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 100
May 23, 2024: Amendment # 2024-1957h: AF DV 182-185 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 100
May 16, 2024: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1917h (NT)
May 16, 2024: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1957h (NT) 05/16/2024 (Vote 13-12; RC) HC 20 P. 22
May 8, 2024: Executive Session: 05/14/2024 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
May 13, 2024: Division III Work Session: 05/14/2024 10:00 am LOB 210-211
May 8, 2024: Executive Session: 05/14/2024 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
April 17, 2024: Division III Work Session: 04/29/2024 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
April 24, 2024: Division II Work Session: 04/29/2024 10:00 am LOB 209
April 24, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Division II Work Session: 04/29/2024 10:00 am LOB 209
April 17, 2024: Division III Work Session: 04/29/2024 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
April 17, 2024: Division III Work Session: 04/23/2024 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
April 11, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/17/2024 02:30 pm LOB 210-211
April 4, 2024: Vacated and Referred to Finance (): MA VV (in recess of) 03/28/2024 HJ 10 P. 227
April 3, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 03/28/2024 and referred to Education HJ 10 P. 227
March 21, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1230s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2024; SJ 7
March 21, 2024: Committee Amendment # 2024-1230s, AA, VV; 03/21/2024; SJ 7
March 19, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1230s, 03/21/2024, Vote 7-0; SC 11A
Feb. 15, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0563s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/15/2024; SJ 4
Feb. 15, 2024: Committee Amendment # 2024-0563s, AA, VV; 02/15/2024; SJ 4
Feb. 9, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-0563s, 02/15/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 7
Feb. 8, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0563s, 02/15/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 7
Dec. 15, 2023: Hearing: 01/03/2024, Room 101, LOB, 01:30 pm; SC 49
Dec. 13, 2023: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1