Requires the establishment and carrying out of a program to supplement the available food supply for certain persons in certain circumstances. (BDR 38-1103)
AB 474 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to establish a program that supplements food for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients by distributing surplus food at discounted prices. The program must include a plan to reduce food waste using technology, redirect surplus food to high-need areas for affordable and healthier options, and increase food access for senior citizens. It creates a dedicated Surplus Food Assistance Account in the state budget, funded by a $5 million appropriation and eligible donations, with funds carried forward annually without reverting to the general fund. This bill directly affects SNAP recipients and aims to reduce food insecurity through targeted food distribution.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Assembly Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
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What changed between versions
As Introduced
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Reprint 1
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add a requirement for the Division to obtain federal authorization and waivers to carry out the surplus food assistance program. Minor wording changes were made to clarify that the program benefits recipients who are senior citizens rather than just senior citizens.
Scope change
The bill now requires federal authorization before the program can operate, potentially limiting implementation until federal approval is secured.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement for the Division to take any action necessary to obtain federal authorization to carry out the program, including applying for necessary federal waivers.
Modified the list of program goals to change 'higher need' to 'more affordable' and clarified the senior citizen eligibility language.
ELIGIBILITY
Changed language from 'senior citizens' to 'recipients who are senior citizens' to clarify that the benefit is specifically for program recipients who are seniors.
Floor votes · Assembly May 26, 2025
How they voted
38–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 40
May 26, 2025
D
Democratic26
96% Yea
R
Republican14
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
5
Committee
4
May 26, 2025
Assembly · Passed
Assembly Vote: pass (38-1-1)
assembly
May 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
From committee: Do pass, as amended.
Placed on General File.
Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved. (Yeas: 40, Nays: 1, Excused: 1.) To Senate.
In Senate.
Read first time. Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services. To committee.
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. To committee.
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
From printer. To committee.
Notice of eligibility for exemption.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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