CalFresh: maintenance of benefit level.

Summary

The bill directs the State Department of Social Services to ensure CalFresh benefits do not fall below the amount in effect on Jan. 20, 2025, even if federal SNAP cuts would reduce them. If state money is needed, the department must use appropriated funds. It also mandates a feasibility study on increasing CalFresh eligibility and benefits, with a report due Jan. 1, 2027.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 9, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 30, 2025
• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Apr 8, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 30, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 9, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 10, 2025Referred to Com. on HUM. S.
7. Feb 24, 2025Read first time.
8. Feb 22, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
9. Feb 21, 2025Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• Sharp-Collins · sponsor

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