Relating to the electronic benefits transfer program allowing eligible recipients limited use of food assistance benefits at restaurants, and making appropriations

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 25, 2021
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2021
Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: House committee
Next: Passes the House
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Iowa will provide eligible people receiving food assistance with a special EBT card to buy takeout meals from restaurants. Each person or household member can use the card for a one-time purchase of up to $20. The state is setting aside $10 million to pay for this program.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to the electronic benefits transfer (EBT) program allowing eligible recipients limited use of food assistance benefits at restaurants. The bill appropriates $10 million for FY 2021-2022 from the general fund of the state to the department of human services for food assistance benefits provided through the EBT program established in Code section 234.12A. Moneys appropriated shall be used by the department for the issuance of a one-time EBT card through the state’s food assistance program to be used by eligible individuals and households for the purchase of take-out food from restaurants in Iowa. The department shall issue each EBT card in an amount not to exceed $20 per eligible individual or household member.

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Senate subcommittee

Named January 27, 2021. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Lobbying

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