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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the taxation of whole natural food for human consumption and establishing a prevention and wellness trust fund. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to exempt the sales tax on "whole natural nature food" for human consumption, which includes plant-based foods such as grains, vegetables, beans, herbs, nuts, seeds, and fruit that have not undergone any processing or genetic modification. The bill also establishes a Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund, funded by the tax revenue from processed foods, to educate the public on the benefits of consuming whole natural foods. The bill creates a Whole Natural Nature Food Education Task Force to promote the use of whole natural foods, involving stakeholders such as farmers, cooks, government officials, and students.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5128 (on 11/19/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2528 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2528.pdf |
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