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PA HB713
PA HB713Providing for the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture.
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Introduced
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act providing for the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative, a state program designed to increase the availability of fresh and nutritious food in underserved and low-income or moderate-income communities. The Department of Community and Economic Development or selected Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) will administer the program, which will provide financing (loans, grants, or loan waivers) for the construction, rehabilitation, or expansion of grocery stores, farmers markets, and other healthy food retail establishments. The bill defines key terms, sets program priorities, and establishes a restricted account in the General Fund to fund the program, with an annual $5 million transfer from the General Fund.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (28)
Stephen Kinsey (D)*,
Danilo Burgos (D),
Morgan Cephas (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Austin Davis (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Michael Driscoll (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
John Galloway (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Sara Innamorato (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Brian Kirkland (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Joanna McClinton (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Nickolas Pisciottano (D),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Brian Sims (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS (on 03/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=713 | 02/27/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0713&pn=0683 | 03/02/2021 |
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