If this bill were to become law, it would update current statutes by appropriating $2,000,000 from the state General Fund to the Department of Economic Security (DES) for the implementation of the Produce Incentive Program. This appropriation is intended to support Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollees in purchasing eligible Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables at various authorized sites. The bill also includes a provision that exempts this appropriation from lapsing, ensuring that the funds remain available for use in the designated fiscal year.

The bill modifies the existing legal framework by replacing the previous appropriation amount of $1,000,000 with the new amount of $2,000,000, thereby increasing the funding available for the program. Additionally, it clarifies that the funds appropriated for the program will not lapse, which is a significant change from the current law that typically requires unspent appropriations to revert back to the state General Fund. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the effectiveness and reach of the Produce Incentive Program for eligible participants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 46-232