LD938

An Act to Implement Certain Local Spending and Sourcing Requirements Regarding the Statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Failed·4/29/25
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Maine LD938 mandates SNAP households to spend 10% of benefits locally and retailers to source 10% of perishable foods locally.

Maine LD938 establishes local spending and sourcing requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It requires households receiving SNAP benefits to spend at least 10% of each monthly benefit within a 50-mile radius of their declared residence. Additionally, retailers participating in SNAP must ensure that at least 10% of all perishable foods in their inventory are sourced from within the State.

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 3, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Apr 23, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

Apr 15, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held