SB1245 Summary

• Appropriates $400,000 in fiscal year 2018-2019 from the state general fund to the Department of Economic Security for a produce incentive program.

• Funds shall support planning, infrastructure development, and implementation of a program providing matching incentives of up to $20 per SNAP-authorized site per day for enrollees to purchase Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables.

• Requires matching contributions from federal, local, or private sources (including in-kind contributions) before state monies can be spent.

• Monies may be spent in fiscal years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, with all unexpended and unencumbered amounts reverting to the general fund on June 30, 2020.

• Directs the department to conduct research and evaluation of the program's impact on SNAP enrollee purchasing behavior and Arizona produce producers.