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.