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Introduced
02/11/2021
02/11/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES TO RESTRICT PURCHASES UNDER THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO THOSE FOODS AVAILABLE UNDER THE FEDERAL WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to restrict purchases under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as "food stamps," to only those items that recipients of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are allowed to purchase, as well as purchases of meat. The bill requires the Secretary of Human Services to seek a waiver from the federal government to implement these restrictions on SNAP benefits. It defines "meat" to include the edible flesh of poultry, birds, and animals sold for human consumption, including livestock and poultry products.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee (00:00 3/14/2021 Room 311) (on 03/14/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=373&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0373.pdf |
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