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KS HB2015
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Welfare Reform
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AI Summary
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Secretary for Children and Families must request a waiver from the USDA to exclude candy and soft drinks from eligible food assistance (SNAP) purchases under 7 C.F.R. § 271.2
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If the waiver is granted, Kansas would prohibit purchasing candy and soft drinks with food assistance benefits
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If the waiver is denied, the secretary must continue requesting the waiver annually until it is approved
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"Candy" and "soft drinks" are defined according to existing definitions in K.S.A. 79-3602
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Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 39-709 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
2/20/2025