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SF 232 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the double up food bucks program, and making an appropriation.

SF 232 appropriates $1 million from Iowa's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the Double Up Food Bucks program. This funding will be granted to the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative to expand access to fresh produce for eligible residents. The program directly helps Iowa households receiving federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by providing matching funds to buy fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and grocery stores. The bill enables continued operation of this specific nutrition assistance mechanism without altering SNAP eligibility or benefits.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M from general fund for Double Up Food Bucks program, directly funding SNAP food assistance expansion under health/human services appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Double Up Food Bucks program under Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, expanding access to fresh produce for SNAP recipients via health-focused nutrition assistance, directly advancing public health outcomes.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2025
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3
Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Warme, Donahue, and Zumbach.
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations.
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report, approving bill.
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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