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Read. Follow. Verify.Iowa Senate Bill 2027 Appropriates $1 Million for Double Up Food Bucks Program
Last action · January 13, 2026: Subcommittee: Costello, Donahue, and Warme. S.J. 67 .Sponsor: Dan Dawson
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What This Bill Would Do
Senate File 2027 appropriates $1 million from the state general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to fund a grant supporting the Double Up Food Bucks program.
Residents receiving federal benefits gain increased purchasing power for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating local food retailers and farmers markets.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Health and Human Services
Receives an additional $1,000,000 appropriation from the state general fund.
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
Receives a grant to support the administration of the Double Up Food Bucks program.
Supplemental nutrition assistance program recipients
Gain increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables purchased at participating grocery stores and farmers markets.
Key Facts
- Appropriates $1,000,000 from the state general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services.
- The funding is designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
- Requires the funds to be issued as a grant to the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative.
- Supports the Double Up Food Bucks program to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
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- Applies to fresh produce sold at farmers markets, grocery stores, and other participating locations.
- Aims to assist individuals and families receiving federal supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 13, 2026SenateSubcommittee: Costello, Donahue, and Warme. S.J. 67 .
- Jan 12, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced, referred to Appropriations. S.J. 39 .
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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