2013 House Bill 5016

Ban welfare “bridge card” ATM cash at liquor or “adult” store

Introduced in the House

Sept. 25, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Dale Zorn (R-56)

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 liquor store or “adult entertainment establishment” “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced food stamps and cash welfare.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Oct. 23, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 31, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 10, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors