NE LR239

Directs the Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on food access in urban qualified census tracts, focusing on fresh, nutritious food availability

Requires evaluation of mobile markets, food hubs, local farmers, co-ops, and community-supported agriculture as potential solutions to strengthen food systems

Mandates mapping of food supply ecosystems and quantifying how food access affects public health, educational outcomes, and workforce participation among children, seniors, and low-income families

Authorizes consultation with state and local agencies, food producers, grocers, food banks, public health officials, and community organizations

Requires the committee to report findings and policy recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature upon conclusion of the study