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GA HB1054

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes food stamp (SNAP) recipients in Georgia to order eligible food items over the Internet from nonprofit charitable organizations
  • Online food ordering is contingent on approval by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • Limits eligible online vendors to nonprofit organizations qualifying under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Amends Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 49-4-20
  • Sponsored by Representatives Walker (107th), Butler (18th), and Morris (155th)

Legislative Description

Public assistance; food stamp recipients may order food over Internet; provide

Last Action

House Postponed

3/10/2010

Committee Referrals

Human Relations and Aging2/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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