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MO HB1184

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Hummel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

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

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review4/22/2015
Select Committee on Agriculture3/31/2015
Agriculture Policy3/11/2015

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