FUNDS/FARMERS MARKETS AND FOOD HUBS.

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2021

Senate Bill 840 (Public) Filed Thursday, May 26, 2022

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR FARMERS MARKETS AND FOOD HUBS.

Intro. by Murdock, Fitch, Woodard.

Status: Ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (May 27 2022)

Bill History:

Thu, 26 May 2022 Senate: Filed
Fri, 27 May 2022 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
Fri, 27 May 2022 Senate: Ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

S 840

Bill Summaries:

Bill S 840 (2021-2022)

Summary date: May 26 2022 - View Summary

Appropriates $1 million in nonrecurring funds for 2022-23 to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to provide emergency aid for farmers market operators and local food hubs to enable them to adapt to new market conditions and further support communities experiencing food insecurity. Eligible categories for emergency aid include, but are not limited to, labor, technology or software upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements.

Effective July 1, 2022.

Agriculture, Government, Budget/Appropriations, State Agencies, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

APPROP

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