Today, ✅ LB192, Senator Quick’s SNAP Eligibility bill, officially becomes state law. Passing this policy has been a priority for Nebraskans and Nebraska Appleseed for many years!
LB192:
- Maintains Nebraska’s current SNAP income eligibility level (which would have gone down significantly this October without action);
- Continues to reduce the SNAP benefits cliff, which happens when people take a small raise at work and lose a disproportionate amount of benefits; and
- Allows 10,000 Nebraskans to keep their SNAP benefits who otherwise would have lost them.
As the cost of living continues to rise, this bill makes sure that our state can continue to offer food assistance to individuals and families who need it. It also helps families gradually step down their benefits as they take raises at work and progress in their careers, greatly reducing the benefits cliff.
Thank you to Senator Dan Quick for introducing the bill, Senator John Cavanaugh for prioritizing it, and to all the senators that voted to see it become law.
Thank you for your advocacy and for being a part of seeing this critical bill become law!