H-8250

   Amend House File 2665 as follows:
   1.  By striking everything after the enacting clause and inserting: 
   <Section 1.  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES —— DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS PROGRAM —— SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.  There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the department of health and human services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, in addition to any other funding appropriated for such purpose for the same fiscal year, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated:
   To provide grants to support the double up food bucks program administered by the Iowa healthiest state initiative to make fresh fruits and vegetables sold at farmers markets, grocery stores, and other participating locations accessible to individuals and families who reside in this state and receive assistance through the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program:
   ...................................................................... $    860,000

   A grant recipient that receives funding pursuant to this section shall provide at least a dollar-for-dollar match of the grant assistance.
   Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated under this section shall not revert at the close of the fiscal year, but shall remain available for the purposes designated.>
   2.  Title page, by striking lines 1 through 4 and inserting <An Act relating to the double up food bucks program, and making appropriations.>

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STECKMAN of Cerro Gordo