Bill > H130

This bill updates the membership and compensation provisions for the Massachusetts Food Policy Council (MFPC). The bill modifies the council's composition to include 20 members, specifically maintaining representation from various state agencies (such as agricultural resources, public health, and education), legislative bodies (including members from both the house and senate, with representation from minority parties), and adding diverse external stakeholders. The new composition ensures representation from agriculture, food distribution, local health departments, food safety experts, and community-based nutrition efforts. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for compensating advisory committee members, allowing them to receive payment at a rate set by the council and approved by the department of agricultural resources' chief financial officer, subject to certain legal constraints and documentation requirements. Members must submit compensation requests within 30 days of expenses being incurred, with late requests potentially being ineligible for payment. These changes aim to ensure comprehensive representation and provide financial support for council members' participation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H130