California 20252026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 936 — CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Supplemental Benefits Program.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Assembly.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Existing federal law establishes 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 establishes a statewide electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system, administered by the State Department of Social Services, for the purpose of providing financial and food assistance benefits, including CalFresh benefits. Existing law establishes the California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project, and requires the department, in consultation with the Department of Food and Agriculture and specified stakeholders, to include within the EBT system a supplemental benefits mechanism that allows an authorized retailer to deliver and redeem supplemental benefits. Existing law repeals the pilot project on January 1, 2027. This bill would rename the pilot project as the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Supplemental Benefits Program, and would delete the repeal of these provisions, thereby making the program operative indefinitely. The bill would also specify how the department is required to allocate the funding provided for the program, and would require the department to quarterly publish certain data on program utilization on its internet website.

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1 added · 1 removed

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In Bill AB 936, a line was added to improve clarity in its provisions. The specific change helps to ensure that the intent of the law is better understood and can be more effectively implemented. This matters because clear language can lead to better compliance and easier enforcement, ultimately benefiting those affected by the legislation.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Referred to Com. on HUM. S.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 5000
Republican 1000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 7000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Essayli — Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Yea
Elhawary, Sade Democratic Yea
Jackson, Corey A. Democratic Yea
Lee, Alex Democratic Yea
Rodriguez, Celeste Democratic Yea
Castillo, Leticia Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 936 do?
Existing federal law establishes 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 establishes a statewide electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system, administered by the State Department of Social Services, for the purpose of providing financial and food assistance benefits, including CalFresh benefits. Existing law establishes the California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project, and requires the department, in consultation with the Department of Food and Agriculture and specified stakeholders, to include within the EBT system a supplemental benefits mechanism that allows an authorized retailer to deliver and redeem supplemental benefits. Existing law repeals the pilot project on January 1, 2027. This bill would rename the pilot project as the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Supplemental Benefits Program, and would delete the repeal of these provisions, thereby making the program operative indefinitely. The bill would also specify how the department is required to allocate the funding provided for the program, and would require the department to quarterly publish certain data on program utilization on its internet website.
Who sponsors AB 936?
AB 936 is sponsored by Lee, Alex (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 936?
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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