Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 3603: Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to request a federal waiver to prohibit the purchase of certain items with SNAP benefits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 3603 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to request a federal waiver to prohibit the purchase of certain items with SNAP benefits. Primary sponsor: Bjorn Olson (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Author added Van Binsbergen.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Olson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22A |
| Pam Altendorf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20A |
| Scott Van Binsbergen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16A |
| Elliott Engen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36A |
| Jim Joy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4B |
| Harry Niska | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31A |
| Mike Wiener | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Author added Van Binsbergen
- Author added Niska
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Children and Families Finance and Policy