Committee hears bill to seek SNAP waiver to exclude candy and soft drinks
The Committee on Welfare Reform heard testimony on HB 2,738, which would require the Secretary for Children and Families to request or amend a SNAP waiver to exclude candy and soft drinks from eligible SNAP purchases; proponents argued it aligns SNAP with nutrition goals, while DCF warned changing definitions could delay a pending waiver and that retailers would bear implementation burdens.
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A Kansas legislative committee heard competing views on a bill that would require the Secretary for Children and Families to seek a federal waiver to bar SNAP benefits from buying products commonly marketed as candy and soft drinks.
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