2010 Senate Bill 1432

Ban welfare “bridge card” cash ATM withdrawal in casino

Introduced in the Senate

July 21, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To require state agencies to work with ATM cash machine suppliers to establish a way to stop a welfare recipient’s “bridge card” from being used to withdraw cash in a casino. “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced food stamps and cash welfare payments.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions

Aug. 19, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 14, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 21, 2010

Amendment offered

To revise details of the government agencies that would be required to work with the ATM companies.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 21, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services