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MS SB2084

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Charles Younger

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $700,000 from the State General Fund to the Department of Agriculture and Commerce for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)

  • Funds the Mississippi Farm and Families Program, which enhances SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) buying power for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables

  • Targets purchases at Mississippi farmers markets and food retailers to support both nutrition access and local agriculture

  • Sponsored by Senator Younger and referred to the Appropriations Committee

Legislative Description

State General Fund; FY 2023 appropriation to Dept. of Agriculture & Commerce to implement the Farms and Families Program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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