GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 1123

Short Title:  Food Stamps Paperwork Reduction Act.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives S. Thompson; Howard and Colton.
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Referred to:  Human Resources.
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April 10, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE MONTHLY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1. Chapter 108A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 108A-52.1.  Redeterminations of eligibility.
The Department of Human Resources shall not impose monthly reporting requirements on food stamp recipients as a method of determining a person's continued eligibility for the food stamp program.  The Department of Human Resources shall use prospective budgeting in determining a person's continued eligibility for food stamps."
Sec. 2.  This section shall become effective October 1, 1989, and applies to eligibility determinations made on and after that date.