16 June 12-18, 2014
Hahn Supports Legislation to Prevent Use of Welfare to Gamble, Buy Tobacco Products Submitted by Scott Little
The House Health Committee moved legislation that would prevent future use of
public assistance for gambling and purchasing tobacco products to the House floor last Monday. State Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton), a
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member of the committee and a co-sponsor of the bill, voted to support House Bill 907, which passed largely along party lines. “The welfare system is intended to support Pennsylvanians who are having difficulty with some of life’s basic necessities,” Hahn said. “Most of us would agree cigarettes
and gambling are an extravagance, especially for anyone in need of public assistance and on a tight budget.” House Bill 907 would prohibit the purchase of tobacco and tobacco paraphernalia with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards and EPPI cards that are issued for child support payments. In addition, public assistance may not be used at any entity licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. “The bill was also amended to prevent use of these cards
www.HomeNewsPA.com at strip clubs or any establishment that offers adult-oriented entertainment,” Hahn added. “As was mentioned in the committee meeting, this legislation is far from perfect; however, it is another step in the effort to ensure the significant amount of money we budget for welfare gets to the people who truly need it for things they truly need.” Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Hahn’s district office at 610-746-2100.
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