This bill enacts provisions related to the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program.
This bill:
- enacts provisions related to Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP);
- requires the Department of Workforce Services (department) to request a waiver from the federal government regarding the use of SNAP benefits for certain foods;
- requires the department to: implement the waiver within a certain period of time upon approval of the waiver; andif the waiver is denied, reapply until a waiver is approved; and
- has reporting requirements.