Bill Title: Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies within food deserts that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall promote the sharing of information concerning best practices and programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall convene an annual meeting of nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to share best practices and information on programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Defines "food desert" and "program".

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Engrossed) 2023-05-09 - Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason [SB1360 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Engrossed	2023-03-24	HTML/Text	Link	View
Introduced	2023-02-06	HTML/Text	Link	View

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