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NM HB243

NM HB243
Farmers' Market Double Up Program


summary

Introduced
02/02/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT THE FARMERS' MARKET DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS PROGRAM.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $500,000 from the general fund to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to implement the Farmers' Market Double Up Food Bucks program in fiscal year 2022. The program aims to enhance the buying power of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets. Any unused funds at the end of the fiscal year will revert to the general fund.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Appropriations and Finance Committee (13:30 3/2/2021 Room ZOOM) (on 03/02/2021)

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