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AB 2403 — CalFresh: foster youth.
Last action — In committee: Held under submission.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
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 required the State Department of Social Services, effective July 1, 2010, and subject to federal law, to propose a Transitional Food Stamps for Foster Youth demonstration project under which independent foster care adolescents who are not eligible for CalWORKs or Supplemental Security Income program benefits are eligible for CalFresh without regard to income or resources. This bill would require the department to conduct a study to examine the effectiveness of CalFresh benefits for foster youth and would require the study to include, at a minimum, specified components, including, among others, a measurement of health outcomes for foster youth who are enrolled in CalFresh. Participation in the study by foster youth would be voluntary, and the bill would require the department to obtain consent from a foster youth before they may participate in the study. Under the bill, "health outcomes" would include, among other things, changes in the study participants' nutrition levels and changes in their knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about good nutrition. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2026, to submit a report to the Senate and Assembly Committees on Human Services that includes the results of the study. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2027.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/19/22 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 19, 2022
- Amended 04/18/22 - Amended Assembly pdf April 18, 2022
- Amended 03/17/22 - Amended Assembly pdf March 17, 2022
- Introduced 02/17/22 - Introduced pdf February 17, 2022
- AB2403 View text html
Action History
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended.
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Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended.
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Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on HUM. S.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Lori D. Wilson · Cosponsor
- Steve Bennett · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Bennett, Steve Democratic
Co-sponsors (1)
- Wilson, Lori D. Democratic
Not signed on (120)
120 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 120 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Waldron | — | Yea |
| Villapudua | — | Yea |
| Mark Stone | — | Yea |
| Arambula, Joaquin | Democratic | Yea |
| Bonta, Mia | Democratic | Yea |
| Bryan, Isaac G. | Democratic | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Davies, Laurie | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 2403 do?
- 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 required the State Department of Social Services, effective July 1, 2010, and subject to federal law, to propose a Transitional Food Stamps for Foster Youth demonstration project under which independent foster care adolescents who are not eligible for CalWORKs or Supplemental Security Income program benefits are eligible for CalFresh without regard to income or resources. This bill would require the department to conduct a study to examine the effectiveness of CalFresh benefits for foster youth and would require the study to include, at a minimum, specified components, including, among others, a measurement of health outcomes for foster youth who are enrolled in CalFresh. Participation in the study by foster youth would be voluntary, and the bill would require the department to obtain consent from a foster youth before they may participate in the study. Under the bill, "health outcomes" would include, among other things, changes in the study participants' nutrition levels and changes in their knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about good nutrition. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2026, to submit a report to the Senate and Assembly Committees on Human Services that includes the results of the study. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2027.
- Who sponsors AB 2403?
- AB 2403 is sponsored by Wilson, Lori D. (Democratic) and Bennett, Steve (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 2403?
- This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 2403?
- Track AB 2403 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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