The Iowa Senate passed a bill to create more accountability for the state-aided food program.

Lawmakers passed it 30-18 on Monday.

The bill would allow watchdogs to monitor the program to make sure it is only for people within Iowa receiving the benefits.

Some contend the cost for this is too much and should go elsewhere. Others believe it will save Iowa more money in the long term.

The current computer system that's monitoring for SNAP benefits is from the 1970s.

The bill now moves on to the house.