TennesseeHuman Resources, Department of - 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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2025
- Mar 26Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & WelfareLatest
- Mar 19Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/26/2025
- Mar 19Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
- Mar 12Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
- Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare CommitteeMinor
- Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Feb 6Filed for introductionIntroduced