Bill > H120

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 20, Section 6C of Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new requirement for the Food Policy Council to hire a full-time food system coordinator. The coordinator would have broad responsibilities including attending agency meetings, serving in an advisory role across state departments, inventorying existing food-related state programs, facilitating communication and resource collaboration between agencies, developing metrics for food system goals, identifying program redundancies and gaps, and providing recommendations for improving food system services. The coordinator would also be responsible for submitting detailed reports one week before each council meeting to various government officials, including senate and house clerks, council members, and relevant department secretaries and commissioners. This proposed position aims to enhance coordination, efficiency, and strategic planning around food system efforts across different state agencies, with a particular focus on serving underserved communities and optimizing existing resources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H120