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MA H3144

Establishing the Executive Office of Food Resources and Security


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Executive Office of Food Resources and Security to oversee various departments focused on promoting sustainable and secure food production, distribution, and consumption in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: creating new departments to support food producers, develop the food production workforce, conduct research, provide financing and investment, ensure food security and traceability, promote local food marketing, educate on nutrition and healthy eating, and work towards greater food self-sufficiency for the state. The office and its departments are tasked with a range of responsibilities, from fostering economic development in the food sector to developing statewide policies and programs to improve food production, distribution, and consumption.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (36)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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