H 938·ID·house
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE – Amends existing law to revise certain definitions relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
FailedFiled Mar 23, 2026
Sponsor: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
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Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
Mar 23, 2026
Summary
The bill changes how "candy" and "soda" are defined for Idaho's SNAP program and directs the health and welfare director to seek a federal waiver to exclude them from eligible purchases. If the waiver is granted, SNAP recipients could no longer buy candy or soda with their benefits. The measure is intended to improve nutrition for program participants.
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