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AZ SB1176
Bill
Status
Vetoed
5/28/2021
Primary Sponsor
Sine Kerr
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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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