Bill Summary for H 975 (2011-2012)
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Summary date:
Jun 14 2012
Bill Information:
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TO WORK TOWARD DECREASING OBESITY AMONG SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) PARTICIPANTS BY INCREASING THEIR PARTICIPATION IN SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EDUCATION (SNAP-ED) AND MAKING FRESH LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE AVAILABLE BY INCREASING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (EBT) CARDS AT FARMERS MARKETS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY.Intro. by LaRoque, Sanderson.
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Bill summary
House amendment makes the following changes to 1st edition. Directs the specified state agencies to also work to increase the number of food co-ops (currently directed to increase number of farmers markets) accepting EBT cards. Makes conforming changes.