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SB 79 - Limits SNAP Benefits - Kansas Key Vote

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Title: Limits SNAP Benefits

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds from buying candy and soft drinks in Kansas.

Highlights:

  • Amends provisions related to food assistance in Kansas and repeals existing sections (Sec. 1). 

  • Requires the secretary for children and families to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to exempt candy and soft drinks from the definition of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that if such waiver is granted, the secretary is required to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks with food assistance (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that if the waiver is not granted, the secretary is required to request such a waiver annually until it is granted (Sec. 1).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Limits SNAP Benefits

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds from buying candy and soft drinks in Kansas.

Highlights:

  • Amends provisions related to food assistance in Kansas and repeals existing sections (Sec. 1). 

  • Requires the secretary for children and families to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to exempt candy and soft drinks from the definition of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that if such waiver is granted, the secretary is required to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks with food assistance (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that if the waiver is not granted, the secretary is required to request such a waiver annually until it is granted (Sec. 1).

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