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HJM 10: ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS – States findings of the Legislature and urges federal lawmakers to prohibit inclusion of artificial sweeteners in school meal programs.

House Joint Memorial 10 urges the President, Congress, USDA, and HHS to prohibit artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium, advantame, neotame, saccharin, sucralose) in federal school meal programs and support real sugar from Idaho sugar beets as a natural alternative.

Status

Signed by Presiding Officers (February 13, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 23, 2026

Sponsors

  • AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
  • Representative Crane(12B)
  • HJM 10

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 4, 2026 — House: Read Third Time in Full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – Crane(12)Title apvd – to Senate (passed)
  • February 5, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (passed)
  • February 5, 2026 — Senate: Introduced, read first time; referred to: Agricultural Affairs
  • February 10, 2026 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; to 10th order; held one legislative day (do_pass)
  • February 11, 2026 — Senate: Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – AnthonTitle apvd – to House (passed)
  • February 12, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • February 13, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • February 13, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House

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