SB 662 - Under this act, the Director of the Department of Social Services shall request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to exclude candy and soft drinks from the definition of eligible Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) foods. If the waiver is granted, then the Director shall prohibit the purchase of such foods with SNAP benefits. If the waiver is not granted, then the Director shall annually apply for the waiver until it is granted.

SARAH HASKINS

Statutes affected:
Introduced (2620S.01): 208.286

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 662
Sponsor: Brattin
Hearing Date: 4/23/2025


COMMITTEE: Families, Seniors and Health

CHAIRMAN: Carter

DATE REFERRED: 3/24/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED:



STAFF:
Sarah Haskins
Heidi Kolkmeyer
Dennis Rhodes
Blake Thompson


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:



WITNESSES AGAINST:
Jared Henderson - Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Dan Shaul - Missouri Grocers Assoc.
Katie Gamble - Missouri Beverage Assoc.
Sally Hargis - Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Greggory Pfister
Sharon James - MO NAACP
Christine Woody - Empower Missouri
Kim Buckman - Feeding Missouri
Jacque Bardgett - Missouri Petroleum and Convenience Association
Matthew Smith - Associated Industries of Missouri