Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; directing the Department of Human Services to seek certain federal waiver. Effective date.

SB 1299 requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services to seek a federal waiver allowing restrictions on SNAP benefits for certain foods (like sugary drinks or junk food) to improve nutrition and program efficiency. It directly affects SNAP recipients in Oklahoma by potentially limiting which foods they can purchase with their benefits. The bill mandates the department submit a detailed waiver request - including public health justification, retailer system plans, recipient education strategies, and impact tracking - within 60 days if initially denied. If approved, restrictions must be implemented within six months, and the department must provide annual reports on waiver status, spending patterns, and challenges to state leaders.