SB 472 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to agency responsible for administering SNAP and TANF programs

This bill transfers administration of West Virginia's SNAP (food assistance) and TANF (cash aid) programs from the Department of Human Services to WorkForce West Virginia. It updates state law to designate WorkForce West Virginia as the agency responsible for managing these programs, including receiving federal funds and handling recipient services. The change directly affects SNAP and TANF recipients, as well as state agencies delivering these benefits. The bill also clarifies the title of WorkForce West Virginia's executive leader for program oversight.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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To Health and Human Resources
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Jan 19, 2026
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Introduced in Senate
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Jan 19, 2026
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To Health and Human Resources then Finance
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