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WI SB154
Bill
Status
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chris Kapenga
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health Services to request a federal waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban purchasing candy and soft drinks with FoodShare (food stamp) benefits
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Mandates DHS to implement the prohibition on candy and soft drink purchases if the federal waiver is approved
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Requires DHS to resubmit the waiver request annually if initially denied, continuing until approval is granted
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Defines "candy" and "soft drinks" using existing state tax code definitions under sections 77.51 (1fm) and 77.51 (17w)
Legislative Description
Requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE)
Last Action
Referred to committee on Senate Organization
2/18/2026