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Introduced
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/30/2023
07/30/2023
Introduced Session
Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)
Bill Summary
An Act amending title 3, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 3-109.04; relating to the department of agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Instructional School Garden Program within the Arizona Department of Agriculture. The program aims to promote, establish, and support instructional gardens in schools by eligible education agencies, which include school districts and county superintendents of schools. The Department is responsible for administering and monitoring the program, designating a program director, providing instruction and assistance to eligible agencies, applying for grants or other funding sources, and establishing criteria for receiving and evaluating applications. The bill also creates the Farm to School Garden Fund, which is continuously appropriated and will be used to implement, continue, and support the program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Patty Contreras (D)*,
Jennifer Longdon (D),
Analise Ortiz (D),
Keith Seaman (D),
Leezah Sun (D),
Laura Terech (D),
Stacey Travers (D),
Last Action
House read second time (on 01/19/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/78467 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/1r/bills/hb2349p.htm |
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