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NY S05432
Bill
Status
6/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Rich Funke
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AI Summary
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Creates the Healthy Options and Community Outreach Program within the Department of Agriculture and Markets to expand availability of healthy food and beverage options in convenience stores and small grocers in underserved areas.
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Defines "underserved areas" as low or moderate-income census tracts, areas with below average supermarket density, or areas with supermarket customer bases more than fifty percent living in low-income census tracts.
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Requires the program to conduct public education on the importance of healthy eating and availability of healthy products in local communities.
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Directs the Empire State Development Corporation to establish a public awareness campaign regarding the program.
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Establishes tax credits for small grocers and convenience stores that participate in the program (specific credit amounts not detailed in provided text).
Legislative Description
Establishes the healthy options and community outreach program; directs the empire state development corporation to conduct a public awareness campaign; establishes tax credits for small grocers and convenience stores participating in the program.
Last Action
referred to agriculture
6/14/2016