CalFresh: federal government shutdowns.

Legislative status

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

Summary

The bill directs the State Department of Social Services to post a dedicated website page, issue regular communications, and develop a rapid‑response benefit system when a federal shutdown blocks CalFresh payments. It affects CalFresh recipients, county agencies, food banks and retailers by giving them timely information and a way to receive emergency nutrition assistance. The measure was vetoed by the governor and is awaiting further action.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6471.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jul 1, 2026
• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Jun 16, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations
  Senate Appropriations Committee · Apr 20, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Referred to Com. on HUM. S.
2. May 20, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
3. May 19, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
7. Apr 20, 2026April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 20.
9. Apr 7, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3741.) (April 6). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
10. Mar 26, 2026Set for hearing April 6.
11. Mar 25, 2026Re-referred to Com. on HUMAN S.
12. Mar 16, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Gonzalez · sponsor

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