SB 5568 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

      Makes an appropriation of twelve million four hundred thousand dollars to increase the number of eligible women, infants, and children served by the special supplemental food program.

      Makes an appropriation of three million eight hundred thousand dollars to support the emergency food assistance program.

      Requires the issuance of expedited food stamps to eligible recipients within twenty-four hours of application and makes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the program.

      Makes an appropriation of twelve million four hundred eighty thousand dollars to fund nutritional programs.

      Takes effect July 1, 1991.