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House debates, then passes measure directing state to seek federal approval for SNAP restaurant meals program; lawmakers raise fiscal and operational concerns
Summary
The House approved Senate Bill 169, authorizing the state to apply to USDA to join the Restaurant Meals Program so qualifying SNAP recipients could use benefits at participating restaurants, subject to funding and federal approval.
The House passed Senate Bill 169, which directs the Colorado Department of Human Services to submit an application to USDA by Jan. 1, 2026 for participation in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). The program would allow certain SNAP recipients—older adults, people with disabilities and people experiencing homelessness—to use SNAP benefits at participating restaurants.
Representative Zokai, the bill sponsor on the floor, said the program would help people who lack access to a kitchen or otherwise cannot…
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