HOUSE - BILL

HB 2738

Directing the secretary for children and families to request or update a pending waiver application from the supplemental nutrition assistance program that would allow the state to prohibit the purchase of food commonly marketed, advertised or recognized as candy and soft drinks.

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Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Action
Opposite Chamber
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Governor

Versions

Bill Supp. Note
As Amended by House Committee on Welfare Reform

Directing the secretary for children and families to request or update a pending waiver application from the supplemental nutrition assistance program that would allow the state to prohibit the purchase of food commonly marketed, advertised or recognized as candy and soft drinks.

As Introduced

Directing the secretary for children and families to request or update a pending waiver application from the supplemental nutrition assistance program that would allow the state to prohibit the purchase of food commonly marketed, advertised or recognized as candy and soft drinks.

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Amendments, Committee Reports, & Conference Committee Reports

Committee Reports 1
Committee Report
House Committee on Welfare Reform Mon, Feb 16, 2026 And the bill be passed as amended.

Legislative History

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Testimony & Minutes

House · Committee on Welfare Reform 7
Hearing Date Minutes Presenter Organization Topic PDF
Feb 10, 2026 View Jenna Moyer Office of the Revisor of Statutes brief HB2738
Feb 10, 2026 View Dr. Carla Whiteside-Hicks DCF neutral HB2738
Feb 10, 2026 View Brian Posler Fuel True opposing HB2738
Feb 10, 2026 View Jennifer Gardner National Confectioners Association opposing HB2738
Feb 10, 2026 View Brian Posler Fuel True opposing HB2738
Feb 10, 2026 View Emma Shankland Health Forward Foundation opposing HB2738
Feb 10, 2026 View Tim Puglisi FGA Action proponent HB2738

Identification

Bill No. HB 2738
Chamber House
Requested By Requested by Representative Awerkamp

Sections Affected

Amended

K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 39-709

Effective Date

This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
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