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KS SB79

KS SB79
Directing the secretary for children and families to request a waiver from supplemental nutrition assistance program rules that would allow the state to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks with food assistance.

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Introduced
01/27/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
Passed
03/27/2025
Dead
Vetoed
04/10/2025
Veto Overridden
04/10/2025
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/11/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning public assistance; relating to food assistance; directing the secretary for children and families to request a waiver from the supplemental nutrition assistance program that would allow the state to prohibit purchase of candy and soft drinks with food assistance; amending K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 39-709 and repealing the existing sections.

AI Summary

This bill directs the secretary for children and families to request a waiver from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would allow the state to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks using food assistance benefits. Specifically, the bill requires the secretary to seek a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to exclude candy and soft drinks from the definition of eligible foods under federal regulations. If the waiver is granted, the secretary must prohibit participants from buying these items with food assistance. If the initial waiver request is denied, the secretary is required to request the waiver annually until it is granted. The bill defines "candy" and "soft drinks" using existing state definitions from K.S.A. 79-3602. This legislation aims to restrict the use of food assistance benefits for what are considered less healthy food and beverage options, potentially as a measure to promote better nutrition among program participants.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Government Efficiency (Senate)

Last Action

House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained (on 04/11/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb79/
Analysis - Summary: Enrolled https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/summary_sb_79_2025.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb79_enrolled.pdf
House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Carr) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2025_sb79_h_2090.pdf
House Committee on Welfare Reform Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_sb79_h_1944.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Holscher) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2025_sb79_s_1475.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Schmidt) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2025_sb79_s_1482.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Sykes) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2025_sb79_s_1478.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb79_01_0000.pdf
Senate Committee on Government Efficiency Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_sb79_s_1269.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by Senate Committee https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_sb79_01_0000.pdf
Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb79_00_0000.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb79_00_0000.pdf
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