Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Seniors - Minimum Benefit
Sponsor: Jeffrie E. Long, Jr. (District 27B)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Social Services - GenerallyStatus: Unfavorable Report by Appropriations; Withdrawn (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State to provide a benefit of at least $40 under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to a household that includes an individual who is at least 65 years old and has a gross annual household income that does not exceed $50,000.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Long, Jeffrie | Del. Jeffrie E. Long, Jr. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Position only |
| FAV | Bogdan, Henrylobbyist | Maryland Nonprofits | Position only |
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Frey, Leslie | Montgomery County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Long, J., Delegate Long, J.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kraska, Jennylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Woolard, Ashley | Public Justice Center | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Douglass-Robinson, JD | MD Hunger Solutions | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AllianceRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association