Food and drink purchases
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would restrict how South Carolina state agencies can spend money on food and drinks. It requires that any funds used to purchase these items must also be eligible for use through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This means that state-funded food and beverage purchases would need to be approved for SNAP benefits before they can be made. The bill aims to align state spending with SNAP eligibility requirements.
Key provisions
- Prohibits state agencies from purchasing food or drink with appropriated funds.
- Requires food and drink purchases to be eligible for SNAP benefits.
- Addresses spending within state agencies, departments, and institutions.
- Relates to the use of funds authorized by the General Assembly.
- Specifically targets food and drink products.
Who is affected
- South Carolina State Agencies
- State Departments
- State Institutions
- SNAP Recipients
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for SNAP eligibility for all state-funded food and drink purchases.
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