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Committee sends H 903 to the floor to clarify nutritionally valued SNAP food list
Summary
Rep. Jordan Redman presented H 903 to add nutritionally valued food to SNAP; supporters including Pam Eaton of the Idaho Retailers Association said the bill addresses inconsistencies and consumer confusion. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.
Rep. Jordan Redman (District 3) presented H 903, which would add nutritionally valued food to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) list. Pam Eaton of the Idaho Retailers Association testified in support, telling the committee the bill "addresses inconsistencies and consumer confusion" in current SNAP implementation.
Committee debate included a substitute motion to hold the bill to March 25, 2026, which failed by voice vote. Chairman Vander Woude then called a vote on the original motion to send H 903 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation; the motion carried by voice vote and Rep. Redman will sponsor the bill on the floor.
The committee record does not show specific statutory text changes or a roll‑call vote; the DO PASS recommendation moves H 903 to the next stage of floor consideration. No budgetary impacts or funding sources were specified in the minutes for the measure.
