California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1029 — CalFresh eligibility.

Last action — Died on the inactive file.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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, formerly the Food Stamp Program, under which supplemental nutrition assistance benefits allocated to the state by the federal government are distributed to eligible individuals by each county. Under existing law, a person convicted of specified drug offenses, including transporting, selling, furnishing, administering, giving away, possessing for sale, purchasing for purpose of sale, or manufacturing a controlled substance, is ineligible to receive CalFresh benefits. Existing law authorizes the payment of CalFresh benefits to other convicted drug felons who have participated in, or are on the waiting list for, a drug treatment program, or who can show other evidence that the illegal use of controlled substances has ceased. This bill would authorize CalFresh benefits to be paid to an individual who is convicted in state or federal court after December 31, 1997, of any offense classified as a felony that has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance, as defined. If the person is on parole or probation or if he or she is a fleeing felon pursuant to federal law and guidance, he or she would be ineligible for CalFresh benefits during any period of revocation of parole or probation or while he or she is a fleeing felon pursuant to federal law and guidance. By requiring local agencies to provide a higher level of service, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died on the inactive file.

  2. Ordered to inactive file on request of Senator Hancock.

  3. Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.

  4. From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 3707.) (May 23).

  5. Set for hearing May 23.

  6. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  7. Set for hearing April 28.

  8. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  9. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page 3120.) (April 8).

  10. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HUMAN S.

  11. Set for hearing April 8.

  12. Hearing postponed by committee.

  13. Set for hearing March 25.

  14. Referred to Com. on HUMAN S.

  15. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 20.

  16. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bonta · Cosponsor
  • Hancock · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Hancock

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Bonta

Not signed on (120)

120 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 as amended.

Passed 5 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4200
Democratic 1000
Total 5200
% of votes cast 71%29%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Lara — Yea
De León — Yea
Hill — Yea
Steinberg — Yea
Walters — Nay
Beth Gaines — Nay
Padilla, Stephen C. Democratic Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1029 do?
Existing federal law provides for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , known in California as CalFresh, formerly the Food Stamp Program, under which supplemental nutrition assistance benefits allocated to the state by the federal government are distributed to eligible individuals by each county. Under existing law, a person convicted of specified drug offenses, including transporting, selling, furnishing, administering, giving away, possessing for sale, purchasing for purpose of sale, or manufacturing a controlled substance, is ineligible to receive CalFresh benefits. Existing law authorizes the payment of CalFresh benefits to other convicted drug felons who have participated in, or are on the waiting list for, a drug treatment program, or who can show other evidence that the illegal use of controlled substances has ceased. This bill would authorize CalFresh benefits to be paid to an individual who is convicted in state or federal court after December 31, 1997, of any offense classified as a felony that has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance, as defined. If the person is on parole or probation or if he or she is a fleeing felon pursuant to federal law and guidance, he or she would be ineligible for CalFresh benefits during any period of revocation of parole or probation or while he or she is a fleeing felon pursuant to federal law and guidance. By requiring local agencies to provide a higher level of service, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
Who sponsors SB 1029?
SB 1029 is sponsored by Bonta and Hancock.
What is the current status of SB 1029?
This bill died with 2013-2014 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 SB 1029?
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