Administrative Rule Review Report  #AR09-017

Legislative Service Office

30-Mar-09

AGENCY: Department of Family Services.

DATE SUBMITTED: March 25, 2009.

SUBJECT: Chapters 1 and 2, Food Stamp Program.

NATURE OF RULES:                      Legislative and procedural.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:          W.S. 42-2-103(b)(xiv).

DETERMINATION OF PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE BASED UPON INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE AGENCY TO LSO:  Apparently complete to date.

SUMMARY OF RULES:  The Department of Family Services administers the food stamp program under the federal Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended, and the Wyoming Public Assistance and Social Services Act, W.S. 42-2-101 through 42-2-114.  Effective October 1, 2008, Congress changed the name of the food stamp program to the "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program."  This change to the Department's existing rule is to reflect the new name of the program.

FINDINGS:  The rules appear to be within the scope of statutory authority and legislative intent.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  That the rules be placed on the Consent List and be approved by the Council as submitted by the Agency.

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Gerald W. Laska

Staff Attorney

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Lynda G. Cook

Staff Attorney

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