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AR SB268
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Wallace
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AI Summary
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Transfers up to $7,000,000 from general revenue to the Aging and Adult Services Fund Account exclusively for meal and food services for the elderly, including congregate meals at senior centers and home-delivered meal programs
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Allocates $490,000 (7% of the transfer) to create the Fight Senior Hunger Community Grant Match Program, which provides matching grants up to $20,000 to counties, cities, and nonprofits that develop senior meal programs and secure at least half the funding through local donations
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Requires 50% of remaining funds be used for raw food costs and 50% for direct operating and labor costs of meal preparation and delivery, with indirect costs capped at 10%
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Mandates Area Agencies on Aging report annually to legislative committees on programs and expenditures addressing senior food insecurity
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Declares an emergency with effective date of July 1, 2025, to align with the state fiscal year
Legislative Description
To Transfer General Revenue To The Aging And Adult Services Fund Account To Be Used For Food Services Benefiting The Elderly; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025