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AZ SB1513
Bill
Status
2/1/2017
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 to provide matching funds for purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets.
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Provides a maximum of $10 per market per day in matching monies to SNAP beneficiaries, subject to available funding.
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Creates the fresh food bonus fund consisting of federal grants and private grants, gifts, and donations, with the department administering the fund and costs for program administration and marketing.
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Authorizes the department to contract with a third party to administer the fresh food bonus program.
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Program terminates on July 1, 2027 pursuant to automatic sunset provisions.
Legislative Description
SNAP; benefit match; farmers markets
Welfare
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/2/2017