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HI HB1208
Bill
Status
1/29/2015
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
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AI Summary
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Appropriates general revenues to the senior farmers' market nutrition program for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017, with a maximum of 10 percent for administrative purposes.
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Funds will provide low-income seniors with vouchers or alternative distribution models to purchase eligible foods at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs.
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Department of Labor and Industrial Relations shall administer the appropriated funds and expand program services to Kauai and Maui counties.
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Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit a report to the legislature by 20 days before the 2016 regular session covering expenditures, seniors served, federal funding received, statewide expansion progress, and future funding needs.
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Effective date is July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program; Appropriation; Report
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Oshiro, Souki excused (2).
2/19/2015