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HB1747Introduced in the House

Relating To Human Services.

IntroducedHouse Human Services & Homelessness

Introduced by Diamond Garcia, District 42

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requires the Department of Human Services to request and implement waivers or waiver extensions from the federal government to make sugary drinks and candy ineligible foods for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Requires annual reports to the legislature on waiver status, ineligible foods, and implementation impacts.

Where it stands

The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

February 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Pending introduction.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1

  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Tuesday, 02-03-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  5. The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

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