AB-798
Social Services

State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program: diapers and wipes.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Expands the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program to provide diapers and wipes during disasters.
  • Authorizes food banks to receive reimbursement for purchasing and distributing diapers to eligible communities.
  • Streamlines emergency distribution by exempting diaper purchases from standard procurement requirements.
  • Addresses diaper costs that burden low-income families, averaging $100 per month per child.

Summary

Assembly Member Calderon's expansion of California's State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program would add children's diapers and wipes to the essential supplies distributed during natural or human-made disasters. The legislation authorizes food banks to purchase and distribute these items to eligible low-income families, alongside existing emergency food assistance.

The bill establishes two new funding mechanisms within the program: direct purchasing of diapers and wipes for distribution in affected communities, and reimbursement to food banks for procurement and distribution costs. These provisions build upon the current emergency response framework, which activates when local, state, or federal authorities declare a disaster or state of emergency.

The Department of Social Services would maintain administrative oversight while gaining flexibility to implement the expanded program through direct guidance rather than formal rulemaking. The legislation preserves existing exemptions from certain contracting requirements to facilitate rapid response during emergencies, while continuing to serve all eligible residents regardless of immigration status.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 798 Calderon Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Human Services Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Human Services Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Shannon GroveR
Senator
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Brian JonesR
Senator
Committee Member
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Mike McGuireD
Senator
Committee Member
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
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John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
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Shannon GroveR
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Brian JonesR
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Mike McGuireD
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Committee Member
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
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John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Bill Author

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Introduced By

Lisa Calderon
Lisa CalderonD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

Latest Voting History

June 3, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
780179PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Expands the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program to provide diapers and wipes during disasters.
  • Authorizes food banks to receive reimbursement for purchasing and distributing diapers to eligible communities.
  • Streamlines emergency distribution by exempting diaper purchases from standard procurement requirements.
  • Addresses diaper costs that burden low-income families, averaging $100 per month per child.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Lisa Calderon
Lisa CalderonD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Calderon's expansion of California's State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program would add children's diapers and wipes to the essential supplies distributed during natural or human-made disasters. The legislation authorizes food banks to purchase and distribute these items to eligible low-income families, alongside existing emergency food assistance.

The bill establishes two new funding mechanisms within the program: direct purchasing of diapers and wipes for distribution in affected communities, and reimbursement to food banks for procurement and distribution costs. These provisions build upon the current emergency response framework, which activates when local, state, or federal authorities declare a disaster or state of emergency.

The Department of Social Services would maintain administrative oversight while gaining flexibility to implement the expanded program through direct guidance rather than formal rulemaking. The legislation preserves existing exemptions from certain contracting requirements to facilitate rapid response during emergencies, while continuing to serve all eligible residents regardless of immigration status.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 798 Calderon Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Human Services Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Human Services Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

June 3, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
780179PASS

Contacts

Profile
Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Brian JonesR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike McGuireD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 6 row(s) selected.
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Select All Legislators
Profile
Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Brian JonesR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Mike McGuireD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Bill Author