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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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Plain-Language Summary
This bill would allow Kansas to request a waiver from federal rules to prohibit the use of food assistance funds (like SNAP) to buy candy and soft drinks. This means people receiving food assistance couldn't use their benefits to purchase these items.
Who This Affects
This affects Kansans who receive food assistance, such as low-income families or individuals, by limiting their ability to spend their benefits on certain unhealthy foods.
Key Provisions
• Requests a waiver from federal rules to prohibit candy and soft drinks purchases with food assistance
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Timeline
Introduced
Monday, January 27, 2025
Last Action
House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained
Apr 10, 2025
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