The bill amends Chapter 2, Title 56 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 56-275, which defines specific terms related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and outlines a process for requesting a waiver to exclude certain items from SNAP benefits. The new definitions include "candy" and "soda," specifying what constitutes these items and what does not. The bill mandates that the director of the Department of Health and Welfare request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude candy and soda from the list of eligible foods under federal regulations. If the waiver is granted, the purchase of these items with SNAP benefits will be prohibited; if not, the director is required to request the waiver annually until it is granted.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislative change aims to enhance nutrition within the SNAP program by limiting the purchase of items deemed less healthy, such as candy and soda, thereby promoting better dietary choices among beneficiaries.