Office of Food Security and Affordability.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill establishes a new, stand‑alone Office of Food Security and Affordability, led by a director appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. The office will coordinate outreach, grant support, research, and emergency response for existing food‑assistance programs and will manage a dedicated fund for those activities. The program is set to expire on Jan. 1, 2037 unless renewed.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4523.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 28, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee Hearing
  Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact · Jun 23, 2026
• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Jun 16, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Referred to Coms. on HUM. S. and E.D., G., & H.I.
2. May 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 28, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. Apr 27, 2026April 27 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 27.
10. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0. Page 3865.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 8, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
12. Apr 7, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on G.O. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 3740.) (April 6). Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Melissa Hurtado (D) · sponsor
• Hurtado

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