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NJ A3493

NJ A3493
Expands duties of Food Security Advocate.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends section 5 of P.L.2021, c.242 (C.52:27J-5) to expand the duties of the Food Security Advocate to include meeting at least once on a quarterly basis, either in person or through electronic means, with representatives of every food bank and other food distribution centers located in the State. Current law requires the Office of the Food Security Advocate to coordinate communication with and between food banks but does not require that the Food Security Advocate meet quarterly, either in person or through electronic means, with representatives of food banks across the State.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to expand the duties of the Food Security Advocate. The key changes are: 1) The Food Security Advocate must now meet at least once per quarter, either in person or electronically, with representatives from every food bank and other food distribution centers located in the State. 2) This is in addition to the Advocate's current duties, which include administering the Office of the Food Security Advocate, appointing staff, securing funding, and serving as a liaison to various state departments. The purpose of these new quarterly meetings is to improve coordination and communication between the Advocate's office and the state's food distribution network.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 02/05/2024)

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