SB 79
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.
Veto overridden by Senate
Bill Progress
Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Action
Opposite Chamber
Enrolled
Vetoed
Veto Override
Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Action
Opposite Chamber
Enrolled
Vetoed
Veto Override
House of Origin (Senate)
Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Debate
Final Passage
Second House (House)
Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Debate
Final Passage
Passed in same form → to Governor
To the Governor
Enrolled
Signed
No Signature
Vetoed
Legislative Override
2/3 Vote — Awaiting Second Chamber
Versions
Bill
Supp. Note
Fiscal Note
Enrolled
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.
Amendments, Committee Reports, & Conference Committee Reports
Committee Reports 2
Committee
Report
Senate Committee on Government Efficiency
Tue, Feb 11, 2025
And the bill be passed as amended.
House Committee on Welfare Reform
Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Be passed.
Floor Amendments 4
Offered by
Amendment
Sen. Cindy Holscher
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
Sen. Dinah Sykes
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
Sen. Patrick Schmidt
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
Rep. Ford Carr
Wed, Mar 19, 2025
Legislative History
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Testimony & Minutes
Senate · Committee on Government Efficiency 11
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 1 Brief SB 79 | — | att 1 | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 2 SB 79 pro OPS | — | att 2 | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 3 SB 79 pro reinecker | — | att 3 | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 4 SB79 opp posler | — | att 4 | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 5 SB79 opp siebert | — | att 5 | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 6 SB79 writ opp chamber | — | att 6 | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 8 SB79 writ opp KAFC | — | att 8 | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 9 SB79 writ opp DCF | — | att 9 | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 10 SB79 opp writ GTC | — | att 10 | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 11 SB79 writ opp KBA | — | att 11 | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | View | att 7 SB79 writ opp kottler | — | att 7 |
House · Committee on Welfare Reform 9
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | View | David Wiese | Revisor of Statutes | briefing on SB79 | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | View | Dustin Hare | Kansas Action for Children | opposition to SB79 | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | View | Eric Stafford | Kansas Chamber | opposition to SB79 | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | View | Brian Polser | Fuel True Energy | opposition to SB79 | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | View | Carla Whiteside-Hicks | DCF | opposition to SB79 | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | View | Haley Kottler | Kansas Appleseed | opposition to SB79 | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | View | Roy Lenardson | Opportunity Solutions | proponent of SB79 | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | View | Karen Siebert | Harvesters | opposition to SB 79 | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | View | Derek Hein | Catalyst | opposition to SB79 |
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