This bill establishes a commission to study the use and regulation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in New Hampshire. The new section, RSA 161:15, outlines the composition of the commission, which includes two members from the Senate, two from the House of Representatives, two SNAP beneficiaries, and representatives from various organizations, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the beverage and grocery industries, and food assistance programs. The commission will research potential changes to SNAP, prioritize healthy food options, assess economic impacts on various industries, and examine issues related to fraud, waste, and abuse within the program.

Additionally, the bill includes a repeal of RSA 161:15, which indicates that the commission will be dissolved after its final report is submitted by November 1, 2027. The commission is required to submit an interim report by November 1, 2026, and will operate without compensation for its members, except for mileage reimbursement for legislative members. The effective date for the majority of the bill is June 19, 2026, while the repeal of the commission will take effect on November 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 167:7-b
As Amended by the Senate: 161:15
Version adopted by both bodies: 161:15
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 161:15
SB615 text: 167:7-b