New MexicoBill would set aside $1 million for SNAP shoppers at farmers' markets
If approved, the bill would provide $1 million in fiscal year 2027 for SNAP participants to buy eligible foods at New Mexico farmers' markets.
What it does
The bill would provide $1 million for a program that helps SNAP participants buy eligible foods at New Mexico farmers' markets. Unspent money would return to the state.
Argument forMore program funding could help SNAP participants buy more nutritious food from local farmers' markets during fiscal year 2027.
Argument againstBecause the money is limited to fiscal year 2027 and unspent funds return to the state, support may not continue afterward.
More detail
The state would set aside $1 million for the Double Up Food Bucks program. The money would support SNAP participants buying meat, nuts, eggs, and fresh fruits and vegetables at New Mexico farmers' markets. The money would go to the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University. Any money left over at the end of the fiscal year would return to the general fund. The money would be available for spending during fiscal year 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Jan 28DO PASS committee report adoptedMinor
- Jan 22Sent to House Health & Human Services Committee & House Appropriations & Finance CommitteeIntroduced
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