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AZ HB2529

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Juan Mendez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a fresh food bonus program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollees that matches their SNAP benefits used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets.

  • Provides a maximum of $10 per market per day in matching monies to eligible SNAP participants, subject to available funds.

  • Creates the Fresh Food Bonus Fund consisting of federal grants and private grants, gifts, and donations to be administered by the Department of Economic Security, with continuous appropriation authority.

  • Authorizes the department to contract with a third party to administer the program and cover associated costs including administration and marketing.

  • Automatically terminates the program on July 1, 2026, pursuant to Arizona's sunset review statute.

Legislative Description

SNAP; benefit match; farmers markets

Last Action

Referred to House AWL Committee

2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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