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HB 903: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE – Amends existing law to revise certain definitions relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Amends Idaho Code 56-275 to revise definitions of 'candy' and 'soda' for SNAP benefits. Directs Health and Welfare to seek USDA waiver excluding these from eligible foods, clarifying exclusions like baked goods, sports drinks, and nutritional supplements.
Status
Referred to Committee (House) (March 25, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 16, 2026
Sponsors
- HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 16, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- March 16, 2026 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
- March 19, 2026 — House: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading (do_pass)
- March 20, 2026 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- March 20, 2026 — House: U.C. to be placed on General Orders, no objection
- March 25, 2026 — House: Take bill off General Orders; referred to Health & Welfare
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