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IA SF232
IA SF232A bill for an act relating to the double up food bucks program, and making an appropriation.(Formerly SSB 1012.)
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill appropriates $1 million from the general fund of the state to the department of health and human services for FY 2025-2026, in addition to any other funding appropriated for such purpose for the same fiscal year, to be used to provide a grant to the Iowa healthiest state initiative to support the double up food bucks program. The program makes fresh fruits and vegetables sold at farmers markets, grocery stores, and other participating locations accessible to individuals and families who reside in this state and receive assistance through the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $1 million from the state's general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the Double Up Food Bucks program. The program aims to help individuals and families receiving federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits access fresh fruits and vegetables more affordably by providing a grant to the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative. The funding will enable participating farmers markets, grocery stores, and other locations to offer a financial incentive that effectively allows SNAP recipients to stretch their food budget and purchase more healthy produce. By providing this additional funding, the bill seeks to improve nutritional access for low-income Iowans and support local agricultural producers by creating an economic pathway for SNAP recipients to buy fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health And Human Services (Senate)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Warme, Donahue, and Zumbach. S.J. 244. (on 02/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF232 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF232.html |
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