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AZ HB2683
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alma Hernandez
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Emergency Food Assistance Fund administered by the Department of Economic Security to provide SNAP benefits when the federal government is shut down or unable to fund the program
- Appropriates $5,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the new emergency food assistance fund
- Allows fund monies to provide temporary food vouchers, electronic benefits, or direct assistance to households not eligible for SNAP during federal funding gaps
- Authorizes grants to food banks, food pantries, and community-based hunger relief organizations to expand emergency food distribution
- Fund monies are continuously appropriated and exempt from standard lapsing provisions
Legislative Description
SNAP; temporary funding; federal government
Last Action
House HHS Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (11-1-0-0-0-0)
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/20/2026
Appropriations1/20/2026
Health and Human Services1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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