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MO SB1010
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Shalonn Curls
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AI Summary
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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, long-term care facilities, and military bases
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Sets a goal for participating institutions to purchase at least 10% of their food products locally by December 31, 2019, with participation remaining voluntary
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Expands the Farm-to-Table Taskforce membership to include representatives from the Department of Corrections, Department of Health and Senior Services, military bases, and a registered dietician
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Requires the taskforce to submit annual reports to the governor and general assembly by December 31st each year, replacing the previous one-time 2015 reporting deadline
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Defines "small farm" as a family-owned farm with less than $250,000 in gross annual sales and "small agribusiness" as a Missouri agribusiness with less than $5 million in gross annual sales
Legislative Description
Changes the "Farm-to-School Act" and program to the "Farm-to-Table Act" and program and modifies provisions of such program
Last Action
Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SBs 1010, 958 & 878-Curls, with SCS
5/13/2016