Washington State

House of Representatives

Office of Program Research

Children & Family Services Committee

     BILL ANALYSIS

HB 2692

Title:  An act relating to food stamps or food stamp benefits transferred electronically.

Brief Description:  Clarifying references to food stamps or food stamp benefits transferred electronically.

Sponsors:  Representatives Clements, H. Sommers, Tokuda and Cooke; by request of Department of Social and Health Services.

Meeting Date:January 27, 1998.

Bill Analysis Prepared by:David Knutson  (786-7146).

Background:  Federal law requires each state to have an electronic benefit system in place for food stamps by October 1, 2002.

Summary of Bill: State statutes relating to food stamp program are modified to include a reference to food stamp benefits that are transferred electronically.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: None requested.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.

Committee Members:

Rep. Suzette Cooke, ChairRep. Mike Carrell

Rep. Marc Boldt, Vice Chair                        Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson

Rep. Roger Bush, Vice Chair                        Rep. Jeff Gombosky     

Rep. Kip Tokuda*                             Rep. Joyce McDonald

Rep. Jim Kastama**                           Rep. Cathy Wolfe

Rep. Ida Ballasiotes