Republican lawmakers at a Tuesday meeting of the Senate Committee on Government Efficiency were anxious to see Kansas’ request for restrictions approved. Some states restrict soft drinks, soda, candy or energy drinks, or a combination of the four. Laura Kelly, who called it “simply wrong” and expressed concern for the law’s potential to hurt Kansas families and businesses. Sen. Doug Shane, a Louisburg Republican, said during the meeting he didn’t understand why complexity was holding up Kansas’ request. Kansas’ request is specific to Kansas statute and must work within the bounds of state law, Whiteside-Hicks said.