FOOD STAMPS: ELEC. BENEFIT TRANS. - S.B. 505 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 505 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Senator Bev Hammerstrom
Committee: Families, Mental Health and Human Services
CONTENT
The bill would amend the State Food Stamp Distribution Act to specify that the Act would apply to the distribution of food stamps through the issuance of paper coupons. It would not apply to distribution by means of an electronic benefit transfer system, except as provided by Federal law.
MCL 400.751 - Legislative Analyst: P. Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 5-10-99 - Fiscal Analyst: C. ColeFloor\sb505 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.