This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by adding a new section to Title 46, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new provisions would require the Director of the Department of Economic Security to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude fast food from SNAP benefits and to include vitamins as eligible purchases. If the waiver is granted, the Director would then prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for fast food purchases while allowing the purchase of vitamins. If the waiver is not granted, the Director is mandated to request it annually until approval is received.

Additionally, the bill defines "Fast Food" as mass-produced food intended for commercial resale, emphasizing speed of service. This definition and the associated provisions represent new language that would be inserted into the existing statutes, thereby updating the current legal framework governing SNAP benefits in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 46-232