SNAP benefits-waiver request.

Wyoming's HB 323 requires the Department of Family Services director to request a federal waiver by July 1, 2025, to exclude candy and soft drinks from SNAP-eligible food items. If approved, SNAP benefits would no longer cover these items for Wyoming recipients; if denied, the request would be repeated annually. The bill defines "candy" as sugar-based treats (like chocolate bars) and "soft drink" as nonalcoholic sweetened beverages (excluding milk-based or juice-heavy drinks). This procedural bill seeks to align state SNAP usage with specific food restrictions through a federal waiver process.