South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota SCR603: supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to
Status: In committee, January 29, 2026
supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine national standards for foods and beverages purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
What the bill says
An Act A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine national standards for foods and beverages purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
From the enrolled text, February 2, 2026:
An Act A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine national standards for foods and beverages purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. WHEREAS, the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is a federal program that provides food assistance to millions of Americans, including South Dakota residents, to help ensure that families have access to food; and WHEREAS, research shows that diet quality is directly linked to health outcomes, and there is a need for clear national guidance on nutritious foods and beverages that can be purchased with SNAP benefits; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to ensure that SNAP benefits are used responsibly to support sound nutrition and healthy families; and WHEREAS, nutrition standards for SNAP purchases should be informed by the latest science, ensure equal access to healthy foods, and support public health objectives; and WHEREAS, updated national dietary guidance, including a newly released food pyramid, reflects current nutrition science and provides an opportunity to align SNAP purchasing standards with widely accepted recommendations for healthy eating; and WHEREAS, a federal mandate for nutritious foods in SNAP is a federal matter that requires an act of Congress; and federal action is necessary to ensure consistency nationwide, avoid unnecessary state administrative costs, and avoid …
Sponsors
- Chris Karr (R, SD-011) · primary sponsor
- Mike Derby (R, HD-034)
- Carl Perry (R, 03)
Latest actions
- : Concurred in Resolution
- : Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
- : First Reading House
- : Adopt Resolution
- : First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
Votes
- Concurred in Resolution (January 29, 2026): 60 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Adopt Resolution (January 26, 2026): 32 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Public Welfare and Assistance, Senate Concurrent Resolution
Common questions
- What is SCR603?
- SCR603 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to .
- What does SCR603 do?
- In its own words: An Act A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine national standards for foods and beverages purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
- What is the status of SCR603?
- In committee as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: Concurred in Resolution (January 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR603?
- Chris Karr (R, SD-011), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR603?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27118
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.