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AZ SB1176

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sine Kerr

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a produce incentive program within the Department of Economic Security for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollees.
  • Requires the department to develop infrastructure and plan implementation of the produce incentive program at SNAP-authorized retailers including farmers markets, farm stands, mobile markets, community supported agriculture sites, grocery stores, and convenience stores.
  • Provides matching funds of up to $20 per participating SNAP-authorized site per transaction for enrollees purchasing eligible Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables.
  • Defines "eligible Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables" as fresh, canned, dried or frozen whole or cut fruits and vegetables without added sugars, fats, oils or salt.
  • Mandates the department to conduct research and evaluate the program's impact on SNAP enrollee purchases and Arizona-grown produce producers.

Legislative Description

Nutrition assistance; benefit match

Department Of Economic Security

Last Action

Governor Vetoed

5/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/1/2021
Appropriations2/25/2021
Health and Human Services2/16/2021
Rules1/20/2021
Appropriations1/19/2021

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