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WV HB2350

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of the Department of Human Services to request a federal waiver from the USDA to exclude candy and soft drinks from eligible SNAP purchases

  • Defines "candy" and "soft drinks" by reference to existing state tax code definitions in §11-15B-2

  • Mandates that if the waiver is granted, the Secretary must prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase candy and soft drinks

  • Requires the Secretary to submit the waiver request annually until approval is obtained if initially denied

Legislative Description

Relating to enhancing nutrition in the supplemental nutrition assistance program

Health

Last Action

Markup Discussion

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/13/2025

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