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AZ HB2233

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Larkin

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-first Legislature - Second Regular Session (2014)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state food standards task force within the Arizona Department of Health Services to develop nutrition standards for foods served and sold by state agencies and institutions within 12 months of the bill's effective date.

  • Task force must include representatives from state agencies that purchase or serve food, plus at least one dietitian, nutritionist, pediatrician, and dentist; standards must align with federal dietary guidelines and encourage breast-feeding and locally grown products.

  • State food standards apply to all foods and beverages purchased or served by state agencies, including government buildings, state parks, child care facilities, hospitals, correctional facilities, universities, homeless shelters, and senior centers.

  • Requires menu labeling on state property for non-chain food establishments (fewer than 20 national outlets), including calorie counts on menus, daily caloric intake statements, and availability of saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, and fiber information.

  • Program terminates July 1, 2024 pursuant to state law requiring periodic review of programs; standards must be reviewed and updated at least every five years to remain current and science-based.

Legislative Description

DHS; state food standards.

Last Action

Referred to House HEALTH Committee

1/23/2014

Full Bill Text

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