S 128 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

Resolve establishing a commission to study childhood hunger in Norfolk County as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

This bill creates a special commission to investigate the rise in childhood hunger in Norfolk County that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission will be made up of state officials, local leaders, and representatives from food assistance organizations to examine the causes of food insecurity and its effects on children's health and education. It will also review current food access methods, such as school meals and food pantries, and assess the nutritional quality of food being distributed. Finally, the group is tasked with developing a report with specific recommendations and potential new laws to help reduce hunger in the area by December 31, 2021.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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