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Senate committee advances plan to create an Office of Food Security and Affordability
Senate Government Organization Committee · April 14, 2026
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Summary
SB 1025 would create a coordinating Office of Food Security to align programs across five departments, run a 24‑hour hotline, and sunset in 2037. Legislators praised coordination aims but pressed for reporting, oversight and guardrails. Committee moved the bill to appropriations.
Senator Hurtado told the committee SB 1025 would create a central coordinating office to improve enrollment, reduce duplication, and connect food banks, state departments and community partners. "Think of this as a bridge, not a replacement," she said, describing a 24‑hour hunger hotline, data‑driven…
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