Electronic benefits transfer system: CalFresh supplemental benefits.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 6
- Latest action
- Jun 26, 2018
What it does
Existing federal law provides for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , known in California as CalFresh, under which supplemental nutrition assistance benefits allocated to the state by the federal government are distributed to eligible individuals by each county. Existing law, administered by the State Department of Social Services, provides for the establishment of a statewide electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system for the purpose of providing financial and food assistance benefits, including CalFresh benefits.
Where it stands
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.