House Bill 279

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Last Action 02/07/25: to Families & Children (H)
Title AN ACT relating to enhancing nutrition in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Bill Documents Introduced
Bill Request Number 1335
Sponsors M. Lockett, E. Callaway, K. King, M. Proctor
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to define terms; require the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude certain foods from being purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits; require the request to be submitted annually until a waiver is granted if instructed by the General Assembly.
Index Headings of Original Version Federal Laws and Regulations - United States Department of Agriculture, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, waiver
Foods - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, accessory foods, waiver
Public Assistance - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, accessory foods, waiver
State Agencies - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, SNAP standards, waiver application

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02/04/25
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
02/07/25
  • to Families & Children (H)


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