Relates to providing fresh produce to food deserts in the state
Summary
Establishes in the department of agriculture and markets a program to purchase fresh produce from farms located in the state and distribute such produce to areas determined by the commissioner of agriculture and markets to be food deserts and promotes opportunities for farm ownership among under-represented farmers, including farmers who are black, indigenous, or people of color.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2021
Last action Jan 5, 2022
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
Mar 11, 2021
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1908A
upper
Mar 11, 2021
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
upper
Jan 16, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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