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Lawmakers introduce bill to restrict SNAP purchases of candy and soda
Summary
Representative Jordan Redmond introduced RS32087 to restrict SNAP purchases of soda and candy and to ask the Department of Health and Welfare to seek a federal waiver; the committee approved introduction and sponsors said the department will bear waiver request staffing costs.
Representative Jordan Redmond (District 3, Kootenai County) said RS32087 aims to exclude certain junk food items, namely candy and soda, from SNAP eligibility.
"Taxpayers are currently funding a growing health crisis, with soda ranking number 1 as the commodity bought through SNAP," Redmond said and asked the committee to introduce the RS as a step toward improving public health.
During discussion, members raised…
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