SB961Introduced in the Senate
CalFresh: student eligibility.
Introduced by Angelique Ashby, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to add Sections 69408.5 and 69432.93 to the Education Code, and to amend Section 18901.11 of, to add Section 18901.13 to, and to repeal and add Section 18901.12 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to CalFresh.
Where it stands
May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
May 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Placed on suspense file · May 4, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
| Sabrina Cervantes | 31 | Yes |
| Kelly Seyarto | 32 | Yes |
| Laura Richardson | 35 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 6.
Referred to Com. on RLS.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Re-referred to Coms. on ED. and HUMAN S.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on ED.
Set for hearing April 15.
Set for hearing April 20 in HUMAN S. pending receipt.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HUMAN S. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3898.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on HUMAN S.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 3955.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing May 4.
May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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