SB00149

An Act Concerning Revisions To The Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.

Introduced·2/11/26

Revises the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program to update procedures and terms.

The bill revises the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program statutes to reflect current procedures and terms. It updates the program's administration, certification requirements for vendors, and the process for distributing benefits. The Commissioner of Agriculture will maintain all conditions for the program's operations. Vendors must meet specific criteria to accept benefits, and participants are responsible for attending distribution clinics and using benefits correctly. The bill also outlines penalties for violations and defines key terms used in the program.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

ENV Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 20

12:00 AM

Environment Public Hearing

History

Mar 19

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 19

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Mar 19

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 74