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NY S01906
Bill
Status
1/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to develop a grant program providing awards to emergency food providers to purchase prepared meals from eligible New York restaurants for families in need.
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Mandates the Commissioner consult with the Commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance in developing the program.
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Establishes restaurant eligibility criteria including passing all health inspections, compliance with all applicable licensing requirements, and creation of meals meeting current MyPlate standards issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Encourages participating restaurants to utilize New York ingredients where possible.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, in consultation with the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance, to establish a grant program to provide funding to emergency food providers to purchase prepared meals from New York restaurants and deliver them to families in need.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2024