HB0323

Requires the director of the department of family services to request a federal waiver to exclude candy and soft drinks from eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

• Defines 'candy' as a preparation of sugar, honey, or other sweeteners combined with chocolate, fruit, nuts, or other ingredients in the form of bars, drops, or pieces. (W.S. 42-2-115(a)(i))
• Defines 'soft drink' as a nonalcoholic beverage containing natural or artificial sweeteners, excluding beverages with milk, milk products, soy, rice or similar milk substitutes, and beverages greater than 50% vegetable or fruit juice by volume. (W.S. 42-2-115(a)(ii))
• Requires the director of the department of family services to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by July 1, 2025, to exclude candy and soft drinks from eligible foods under 7 C.F.R. § 271.2. (W.S. 42-2-115(b))
• If the waiver is granted, the director must prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks with SNAP benefits. If no waiver is granted, the director must resubmit the request annually until approval. (W.S. 42-2-115(b))

Effective: Effective immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law

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