“Democrat politicians are advancing legislation to LEGALIZE welfare fraud in California. SB 560 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas illustrates exactly what’s wrong with California: Democrats yet again jeopardize the solvency of programs designed to support the most vulnerable in California in order to protect and reward those who break our laws and game the system.”
Today Assemblyman Carl DeMaio slammed Senate Bill 560 (Smallwood-Cuevas) which would decriminalize welfare fraud, prohibit prosecutions for attempted welfare fraud, and prohibit someone from being charged with perjury if they are subject to prosecution for welfare fraud. This legislation comes as California faces a multi-billion dollar budget deficit and law-abiding Californians struggle to survive in California’s high cost of living.
“California taxpayers should be outraged by SB 540. Democrat politicians need to stop rewarding and protecting criminals who rip off taxpayers,” Asm. DeMaio added.
SB 560 passed the Senate Committees on Human Services and Public Safety on party-line votes. The bill now awaits action in the Senate Appropriations Committee.