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DE SCR 105

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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.

Delaware · 2025-2026 Regular Session (153rd General Assembly) · upper

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Did DE SCR 105 pass?

No. DE SCR 105 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2025-06-17): Defeated By Senate. Votes: 5 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

What is DE SCR 105 about?

This resolution urges Governor Meyer to submit a waiver request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeking to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of candy and sugar-sweetened beverages. The resolution aligns with similar efforts in other states to promote healthier food choices among SNAP recipients and to ensure that taxpayer-funded nutrition programs support the health and well-being of low-income individuals and families. By eliminating “junk foods” from the list of eligible purchases, Delaware can take a meaningful step toward reducing diet-related chronic illnesses and strengthening the nutritional integrity of the SNAP program.

Who sponsors DE SCR 105?

Darius J. Brown, David L. Wilson, Brian Pettyjohn and 3 others are the primary sponsors of DE SCR 105, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

This resolution urges Governor Meyer to submit a waiver request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeking to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of candy and sugar-sweetened beverages. The resolution aligns with similar efforts in other states to promote healthier food choices among SNAP recipients and to ensure that taxpayer-funded nutrition programs support the health and well-being of low-income individuals and families. By eliminating “junk foods” from the list of eligible purchases, Delaware can take a meaningful step toward reducing diet-related chronic illnesses and strengthening the nutritional integrity of the SNAP program.

Introduced
2025-06-17
Latest action
2025-06-17 — Defeated By Senate. Votes: 5 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
Bill type
concurrent resolution
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Darius J. Brownprimary
  • David L. Wilsonprimary
  • Brian Pettyjohnprimary
  • Dave G. Lawsonprimary
  • Michael F. Smithprimary
  • Eric Bucksonprimary
  • Dave G. Lawsoncosponsor
  • Brian Pettyjohncosponsor
  • David L. Wilsoncosponsor
  • Stephanie T. Boldencosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-06-17

    Defeated By Senate. Votes: 5 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

    failure

  2. 2025-06-17

    Introduced in Senate

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Votes

  • SM

    2025-06-17 · fail · 5-14

    Member-level votes (21)
    • Darius J. Brown: no
    • Eric Buckson: yes
    • Daniel Cruce: no
    • Stephanie L. Hansen: no
    • Gerald W. Hocker: yes
    • Kyra L. Hoffner: no
    • Russell Huxtable: no
    • Dave G. Lawson: yes
    • S. Elizabeth Lockman: no
    • Spiros Mantzavinos: other
    • Trey Paradee: no
    • Brian Pettyjohn: yes
    • Marie Pinkney: no
    • Nicole Poore: no
    • Bryant L. Richardson: yes
    • Ray Seigfried: no
    • David P. Sokola: no
    • Laura V. Sturgeon: no
    • Bryan Townsend: no
    • John "Jack" Walsh: no
    • David L. Wilson: other

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142461

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