Governor - As introduced, prohibits the governor from making a decision regarding the option to not enroll or to disenroll this state in the summer electronic transfer benefits program, unless authorized by the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 71.

Summary

The bill adds a rule that the Tennessee governor cannot decide to keep the state out of, or withdraw it from, the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program unless the General Assembly gives permission. It affects the governor’s authority and keeps the program available to the roughly 700,000 children who use it. The measure aims to prevent unilateral cuts to a nutrition benefit for school‑age children.

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