HB2738Introduced in the House
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.
Introduced by Welfare Reform
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Senate Referred to Committee on Government Efficiency
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 72 Nay: 50 · February 19, 2026
72
Yes
50
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
125 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Helwig | 1 | Yes |
| Kenneth Collins | 2 | No |
| Charles Smith | 3 | No |
| Rick James | 4 | Yes |
| Courtney Sappington | 5 | Yes |
| Samantha Poetter Parshall | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Goddard | 7 | Yes |
| Chris Croft | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Gardner | 9 | Yes |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | No |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Welfare Reform
House Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 152-S
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Welfare Reform
House Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
House Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 72 Nay: 50
House Engrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Government Efficiency
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