RELATING TO FOOD DYES.
SB 791 prohibits the use of certain food dye additives in meals served to students through the state Department of Education and charter schools. The bill directly affects school food programs by banning specific dyes from all school meals, including those provided in cafeterias and vending machines. Key provisions require schools to remove these dyes from their food procurement and meal preparation processes. This policy change aims to limit exposure to certain artificial coloring agents in school food settings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Committee
1
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to EDU, WAM.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lorraine Inouye
DDemocratic
P
Mike Gabbard
DDemocratic
P
Samantha DeCorte
RRepublican
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