Introduced
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To require state agencies to try to figure out a way to stop a welfare recipient’s “bridge card” from being used to withdraw cash in a casino. “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced food stamps and are also used for cash welfare payments.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To also explicitly prohibit welfare recipients from purchasing lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products with a "bridge card".
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
To require state agencies to try to figure out a way to stop a welfare recipient’s “bridge card” from being used to withdraw cash in a casino. Also, to prohibit recipients from purchasing lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products with a Bridge card. “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced food stamps and are also used for cash welfare payments.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
