AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to the food stamp program. [HB-1236]
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Health SNAP Act," which requires the department to submit a request for a waiver from the United States department of agriculture's food and nutrition service to seek authorization to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of candy and soft drinks. - Amends TCA Title 71.
HB-1236: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to the food stamp program.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Hawk
Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 03/13/2025