Bill Title: Food desert grant program. Establishes the food desert grant program (program) within the state department of health (ISDH) to assist new and existing retail businesses in offering fresh and unprocessed foods within a "food desert" (an underserved geographic area where affordable fresh and healthy foods are difficult to obtain, as determined by the ISDH). Provides that a grant awarded under the program may be used to construct a new retail grocery store or to renovate, expand, or upgrade an existing retail business that increases the availability and quality of fresh produce and other healthy foods. Requires the ISDH to consider

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-02-16 - Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to committee on Appropriations [SB0322 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Amended	2015-02-16	PDF	Link	View
Introduced	2015-02-16	PDF	Link	View
Introduced	2015-01-08	PDF	Link	View

Amendments

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