1997 Regular Session

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