Expands duties of Food Security Advocate.
This bill (A3493) amends New Jersey's Food Security Advocate law to require the advocate to meet quarterly - either in person or virtually - with representatives from every food bank and food distribution center in the state. The change expands the advocate’s existing duty to coordinate with food banks by adding a mandatory meeting schedule, replacing the current non-specific coordination requirement. It directly affects the Food Security Advocate’s office and all statewide food banks, ensuring regular communication channels. The amendment takes effect immediately without creating new funding or programs.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Last action Feb 5, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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