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AZ HB2529
Bill
Status
2/4/2016
Primary Sponsor
Juan Mendez
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AI Summary
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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.
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Provides a maximum of $10 per market per day in matching monies to eligible SNAP participants, subject to available funds.
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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.
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Authorizes the department to contract with a third party to administer the program and cover associated costs including administration and marketing.
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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