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West Virginia SenateSB 745

Relating to requirements for school nutrition programs

Failed 17–17Crossed party linesClose

What it does: As passed by the Senate, bars 23 more food additives, including some preservatives and artificial sweeteners, from school meals starting August 2027, phases down added sugars to 5% of daily calories by 2029, requires online menu ingredient lists, and allows waivers if compliant products are unavailable or costlier. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Floor amendments rejected

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The tally

Yes 17 · No 17 · Not voting 0

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats200
Republicans15170

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 15 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (34)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.