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AZ SB1416
Bill
Status
1/29/2018
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 spending on fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets.
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Provides up to $10 per market visit per day in matching monies to SNAP recipients who purchase fresh produce.
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Creates a Fresh Food Bonus Fund consisting of federal grants and private grants, gifts, and donations to be administered by the department.
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Fund monies are continuously appropriated and may be used for matching payments, program administration, and marketing of the fresh food bonus program.
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Program terminates on July 1, 2028.
Legislative Description
SNAP; benefit match; farmers markets
Benefit Match
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/30/2018