Bill Summaries: S 242 LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY.

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  • Summary date: Mar 7 2011 - View Summary

    Identical to H 218, filed 3/2/11.

    Establishes the 12 member Legislative Task Force on Childhood Obesity (Task Force) to study issues relating to childhood obesity, including considering strategies for addressing the problem and encouraging healthy eating and increased physical activity through 9 specified means. Requires the Task Force to encourage input from nonprofits that work on issues related to promoting healthy lifestyles and addressing obesity. Requires the Task Force to submit a final report to the 2010 Regular Session of the General Assembly and provides that the Task Force terminates on the earlier of the filing of the final report or May 1, 2012.