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.

Vetoed·4/10/25

Kansas SB79 would allow the state to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks with food assistance.

Kansas SB79 amends the state's food assistance program to direct the secretary for children and families to request a waiver from the United States department of agriculture. If granted, the waiver would allow the state to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks with food assistance. The bill defines "candy" and "soft drinks" and mandates that the secretary request such a waiver annually if it is not granted initially.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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11 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 6, 2025

1:30 PM

House Welfare Reform Hearing

Feb 4, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Government Efficiency Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Senate Vetoed by Governor; Returned to Senate on Thursday, April 3, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Senate Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea: 29 Nay: 11