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MS HB1568

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Vince Mangold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $700,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
  • Funds designated for implementation of the Mississippi Healthy Food and Families Program established under HB 555 of the 2022 Regular Session
  • Money to be distributed to participating Mississippi farmers markets, produce stands, and food retailers to provide healthy food incentives
  • Incentives designed to increase purchasing power of Mississippi residents with limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Effective date is July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Department of Agriculture for implementation of Mississippi Healthy Food and Families Program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/10/2022

Full Bill Text

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