Bill Caption

Relating to vendor requirements under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would require that if the state receives federal funding for the WIC program, the state shall include predominantly WIC vendors as authorized vendors if they meet other vendor requirements established by federal and state laws and regulations. The bill would also prohibit the state from imposing requirements for a predominantly WIC program vendor in a vendor agreement for the WIC program that are outside the scope of the program. If a change of ownership of a predominantly WIC program vendor occurs, the new owner, in applying for a new vendor agreement would be subject to the same requirements as predominantly WIC program vendors with existing agreements. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This is a procedural bill dealing with administration of a state-administered federal program with no apparent connection to our liberty principles. We remain neutral on this bill.