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Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD; ENACTING THE FOOD, HUNGER AND FARM ACT; CREATING THE FOOD, HUNGER AND FARM COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; ESTABLISHING DUTIES FOR CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP AND REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TARGETED PLANS TO ADDRESS HUNGER AND NUTRITION, EXPAND ACCESS TO FOOD AND PROMOTE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FROM THE STATE; PROVIDING FOR DATA SHARING ON HUNGER AND FOOD SYSTEMS; CREATING THE FOOD, HUNGER AND FARM FUND; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill, the Food, Hunger and Farm Act, creates the Food, Hunger and Farm Council to develop a strategic plan to address hunger, food insecurity, and support agricultural producers in New Mexico. The bill requires various state agencies to develop annual plans to improve food processing, storage and distribution, meat inspection and processing, economic and workforce development, procurement of New Mexico-grown food, hunger reduction in schools and higher education, agricultural resilience, and malnutrition. It also directs the Human Services Department to develop a shared data platform on hunger and food systems, and creates the Food, Hunger and Farm Fund to support the Act's implementation, with an initial $750,000 appropriation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Appropriations and Finance Committee (13:30 3/2/2021 Room ZOOM) (on 03/02/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=207&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0207.pdf |
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