Bill
SCR 105
URGING GOVERNOR MEYER TO SUBMIT A WAIVER REQUEST TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BENEFITS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CANDY AND SODA IN ORDER TO ADVANCE NUTRITIONAL GOALS AND IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH OUTCOMES.
153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Introduced by Darius Brown and 5 co-sponsors
Resolution urges governor to seek federal waiver restricting SNAP purchases of candy and soda to improve public health, raising concerns about paternalism and equity in benefit programs.
Defeated By Senate. Votes: 5 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT