Bill Description

AN ACT relating to welfare; requiring the director of the department of family services to request a waiver under the supplemental nutrition assistance program as specified; providing definitions; and providing for an effective date.

Notes

HB007 requires the Director of the Wyoming Department of Family Services to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude accessory foods from the definition of eligible foods under 7 C.F.R. § 271.2 of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If the waiver is granted, the Director shall prohibit the acquisition of accessory foods through benefits provided under the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program. Accessory foods are defined as:

·      A food item that is generally considered a snack food or dessert, including but not limited to potato chips, ice cream, crackers, cupcakes, cookies, popcorn, pastries and candy; 

·      A food item that complements or supplements meals, including but not limited to coffee, tea, cocoa, carbonated and uncarbonated drinks, condiments, spices, salt and sugar; 

·      A food item containing an accessory food item under paragraphs (i) or (ii) of this subsection as its main ingredient.