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.

HB 2738 directs Kansas' Secretary for Children and Families to request or update a federal waiver application that would allow the state to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using benefits to buy candy and soft drinks. The bill amends state law to facilitate this waiver request, specifically targeting food commonly marketed as candy or soft drinks. This change would directly affect SNAP recipients in Kansas, restricting their ability to purchase these items with government benefits if the waiver is approved. The bill itself does not change current SNAP rules but enables the state to seek federal approval for this restriction through a procedural amendment.