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Senate committee hears widespread support for $300-per-child pilot to study cash benefits for families
Summary
SB 6212 would create a families-with-children pilot delivering $300 per child per month to up to 1,000 households (with a larger control cohort receiving a small payment) beginning Jan. 1, 2027; proponents cited evidence from prior federal and local pilots while members asked about funding and timeline.
Senate Bill 6212, sponsored by Senator Tawanna Nobles, drew testimony Feb. 2 as the Human Services Committee considered a plan to pilot a modest universal child benefit for families with school‑age children eligible for free and reduced-price lunch.
Allison Mendiola, committee staff, summarized the bill: the Department of Commerce would administer a pilot beginning Jan. 1, 2027, running for 24 months. Up to 1,000 households would receive $300 per child per month; a control cohort of 1,200 households would receive $20 per month. Commerce would report to the Legislature on outcomes and on…
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