SNAP; work requirement waivers; exemptions

Arizona's HB 2122 prohibits the state's Department of Economic Security from seeking or accepting federal waivers for SNAP (food assistance) work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents unless specifically authorized by Arizona state law. It also blocks the department from granting exemptions to these work requirements under federal law without prior state authorization. The bill directly affects how Arizona administers its SNAP program by requiring legislative approval for any waiver or exemption related to work requirements. The bill passed the legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on May 6, 2025, so it did not become law.