SB2008

GROCERY INITIATIVE-OWNER

Chamber Passed·4/11/25

SB2008 amends the Grocery Initiative Act to define "independently owned" and "local ownership" grocery stores.

SB2008 amends the Grocery Initiative Act by defining "independently owned" grocery stores based on the number of stores and employees, depending on the municipality's population. It also defines "local ownership" and "food desert" for the purposes of the Act. The bill provides criteria for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to designate food deserts, including poverty metrics and access to grocery stores.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 102–10 · Apr 11, 2025
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

102 Yea

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10 Nay

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5 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 30, 2025

8:30 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

May 29, 2025

2:00 PM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

History

Jul 2, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

Jun 4, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure

May 31, 2025

House

Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik