Loading chat...
MO HB1184
Bill
Status
4/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Hummel
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Renames the "Farm-to-School Act" to the "Farm-to-Table Act" and expands the program beyond schools to include correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, and military bases
-
Sets a goal for participating institutions to purchase at least 5% of their food products locally by December 31, 2018
-
Expands the Farm-to-Table Taskforce to include representatives from the department of corrections, department of health and senior services, and military bases in the state
-
Requires the taskforce to submit annual reports to the governor and general assembly by December 31st each year, removing the previous 2015 expiration date
-
Effective date of January 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding the Farm-to-School Act
Last Action
Executive Session Held (S) - Voted do pass
4/29/2015