❌ HB502
Appropriate funds for SNAP, TANF, WIC upon lapse in federal funds
Current Status: In House Committee (Agriculture)
Summary
This bill appropriates funds from the Budget Stabilization Fund to continue financing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in the event of a lapse in federal funding. The funding will be equivalent to the amounts that would have been received from federal sources and will expire once federal funding resumes.
Rationale
The bill increases government spending on welfare programs, which conflicts with the Libertarian Party's principles of minimal government intervention and economic liberty. It also does not align with the Libertarian Party of Ohio's stance against government overreach and spending.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government dependency on welfare programs
- Potential for misuse of state funds
- Encouragement of federal overreach in state matters