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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; ENACTING THE HEALTHY FOOD FINANCING ACT; CREATING THE HEALTHY FOOD FINANCING PROGRAM IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; CREATING THE EQUITABLE FOOD-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD; ESTABLISHING POWERS AND DUTIES; CREATING A FUND; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Healthy Food Financing Act, creating the Healthy Food Financing Program in the Economic Development Department. The program aims to increase access to healthy food in underserved communities by providing grants and loans for projects such as new grocery store construction, store renovations, and food distribution initiatives. The bill establishes an Equitable Food-Oriented Development Advisory Board to review and recommend grant and loan applications, and creates a Healthy Food Financing Fund to finance these projects. The bill also requires the department to establish monitoring and reporting mechanisms for the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 03/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=229&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0229.pdf |
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