An Act to promote urban agriculture in environmental justice communities

This bill (HD 2330) requires state funding and permitting preferences for urban agriculture projects located in or within one mile of "environmental justice municipalities." It directly affects community gardens, urban farms, and related projects seeking state support in qualifying neighborhoods. The bill defines "environmental justice municipalities" using specific criteria, including low median household income (≤65% of state average), high minority populations (≥40%), or limited English proficiency (≥25% of households). Key provisions amend existing law (Section 1) to prioritize these projects and establish the new definition (Section 2) to identify eligible communities.