BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A new bill aimed at bringing relief to farmworkers affected by the drought is now one step closer to becoming law.

The bill, introduced by Senator Melissa Hurtado, aims to provide financial assistance to farmworkers struggling to afford basic necessities. Wednesday it passed in a state senate committee, four to one.

Senate Bill 1066 was introduced by Hurtado and aims to create a program called the California Farmworkers Drought Resilience Pilot Project.

The project is a state-funded supplemental pay program that would give eligible farmworkers $1,000 for three years.

Farmworkers say harsh conditions caused by the lack of water have left a dent in their income.

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