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MO HB1970
Bill
Status
2/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Holly Thompson Rehder
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AI Summary
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Department of Social Services shall establish a SNAP pilot program (subject to federal approval) to help participants purchase fresh produce at farmers' markets using EBT cards.
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SNAP participants receive a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $10 per week for fresh produce purchases at participating farmers' markets.
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Matching funds are automatically reimbursed to vendor accounts by the department when SNAP participants make approved fresh produce purchases.
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Funding comes from general assembly appropriations, grants, and donations that the department may seek and accept.
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Program automatically sunsets after 6 years unless reauthorized by the general assembly, with a 12-year sunset period if reauthorized.
Legislative Description
Requires the Department of Social Services to establish a pilot program to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants access to fresh fruit and vegetables at farmers' markets
Last Action
Referred: Government Oversight and Accountability(H)
3/4/2014