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WV HB2350
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adam Burkhammer
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AI Summary
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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
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Defines "candy" and "soft drinks" by reference to existing state tax code definitions in §11-15B-2
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Mandates that if the waiver is granted, the Secretary must prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase candy and soft drinks
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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
Full Bill Text
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