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Lawmakers introduce RS to restrict SNAP purchases of candy and soda; sponsors cite health concerns
Summary
Representative Jordan Redmond introduced RS32087 directing the department to seek a waiver to restrict candy and soda purchases with SNAP, citing soda as the top SNAP purchase and public health concerns; committee members questioned definition scope and waiver feasibility.
Representative Jordan Redmond asked the committee to introduce RS32087, a bill aiming to restrict certain junk food purchases with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, with a focus on soda and candy.
"Taxpayers are currently funding a growing health crisis, with soda ranking number 1 as the commodity bought through SNAP," Redmond said, urging the RS be introduced "to take a step for making Idaho healthy again." He said the bill would ask the department to submit a waiver to the…
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