AB2309Introduced in the Assembly
CalFresh Protection Act.
Introduced by Jasmeet Bains, District 35
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to add Section 18900.85 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to CalFresh, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Where it stands
In committee: Held under submission.
May 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · April 23, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
7 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Tangipa | 8 | Yes |
| Alex Lee | 24 | Yes |
| Patrick Ahrens | 26 | Yes |
| Blanca Rubio | 48 | Absent |
| Lisa Calderon | 56 | Yes |
| Sade Elhawary | 57 | Yes |
| Leticia Castillo | 58 | Absent |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
Referred to Com. on HUM. S.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
In committee: Held under submission.
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