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Introduced
02/16/2022
02/16/2022
In Committee
02/16/2022
02/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/23/2022
06/23/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow SNAP recipients to receive a minimum of fifty cents ($0.50) credit on their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card, for each one dollar ($1.00) spent on fruits and vegetables. The department of human services would create a separate SNAP fund and allocate funds from the general fund to effectuate this act. This act would take effect on January 1, 2023.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a retail SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) incentives program (RSIP) fund that will provide a minimum 50-cent credit on SNAP recipients' electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards for every $1 spent on eligible fruits and vegetables at participating retailers, up to a monthly limit set by the department of human services. The department will administer the fund, which will be allocated from the general fund, and provide an annual report to the legislature on the credits issued. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Karen Alzate (D)*,
Jean Barros (D)*,
Julie Casimiro (D)*,
Liana Cassar (D)*,
Leo Felix (D)*,
Joshua Giraldo (D)*,
Rebecca Kislak (D)*,
Mary Messier (D)*,
Joseph Solomon (D)*,
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/12/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText22/HouseText22/H7490.pdf |
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