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RI H5536
RI H5536JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO BE USED FOR INCENTIVES FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SOLD AT PARTICIPATING BONUS BUCKS OUTLETS IN RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $200,000 for incentives for the Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks Program.)
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $200,000 To Be Used For Incentives For Fruits And Vegetables Sold At Participating Bonus Bucks Outlets In Rhode Island (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $200,000 For Incentives For The Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks Program.)
AI Summary
This joint resolution appropriates $200,000 from the state treasury to Farm Fresh RI, a nonprofit organization, to support its Bonus Bucks program. The program provides nutrition incentives that double the value of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits when low-income families purchase fruits, vegetables, and herbs from local farms. The resolution highlights Farm Fresh RI's mission to support local food systems and its existing track record of distributing over $1.7 million in Bonus Bucks across 27 sites in Rhode Island, primarily at seasonal farmers markets. The state controller is authorized to draw orders on the general treasurer to release the funds upon receiving proper documentation, with the appropriation coming from unallocated funds for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Susan Donovan (D)*,
Edith Ajello (D),
Karen Alzate (D),
Terri Cortvriend (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D),
David Morales (D),
June Speakman (D),
Jennifer Stewart (D),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5536.pdf |
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