SENATE BILL 81

CHAPTER NUMBER: 131 File Code: Social Services - Generally

Sponsored By:

Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)

Entitled:

Food Stamp Benefits - Prohibited Acts - Penalties

Synopsis:

Changing the penalties for fraud in the sale or purchase of food stamp benefits.

Legislative History

Senate Action

11/7

Pre-filed

1/8

First Reading Finance

Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.

3/3

Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

3/4

Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed with Amendments

3/6

Third Reading Passed (41-0)

4/4

Returned Passed

4/29

Signed by the Governor Chapter 131

House Action

3/7

First Reading Appropriations

3/12

Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.

4/2

Favorable Report by Appropriations

3/29

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

3/31

Third Reading Passed (135-1)

Sponsored by:

Chairman, Finance Comm.

Departmental

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

FOOD STAMPS

FRAUD

PENALTIES

RESTITUTION

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 88A Department of Human Resources

( 89 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments:

Senate

Number: 497345/1 (PDF) Offered on: MARCH 4, 1997 at: 11:02 Status: Adopted