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MO HB1283

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2014

Primary Sponsor

Keith English

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "energy drink" as a beverage containing at least 65 milligrams of caffeine per 8 fluid ounces that is advertised as providing metabolic stimulation or increased mental or physical energy, excluding coffee and coffee-based beverages

  • Prohibits recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from using those benefits to purchase energy drinks

  • Allows state agencies to delay implementation if they determine federal authorization is necessary before the provision can be implemented

Legislative Description

Specifies that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may not be used to purchase energy drinks

Last Action

Referred: General Laws(H)

1/16/2014

Committee Referrals

General Laws1/16/2014

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