Legislation
- Title
- Maryland Farms and Families Fund, Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program, and Maryland Farm-to-School Meal Grant Pilot Program - Alterations and Establishment
- Sponsored by
- Senators Hester, Jackson, King, and Washington
- Status
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 480
- Analysis
- Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)
Synopsis
Altering the purpose and use of the Maryland Farms and Families Fund; establishing the Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program and Fund to provide grants to food banks and charitable emergency food providers to alleviate food insecurity; and establishing the Maryland Farm-to-School Meal Grant Pilot Program and Fund to award grants to eligible school districts that include a local food component in school meals and to incentivize the production, procurement, and provision of local foods in school meals.
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Details
Cross-filed with: HB0147
Bill File Type: Pre-Filed
Effective Date(s): July 1, 2022
Bill imposes a mandated appropriation in the annual State Budget Bill
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10-2001, 10-2002, 10-2003, 10-2004, 10-2101 through 10-2103 )
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9.11-101 through 9.11-103 )
Last Updated: 7/8/2022 2:47 PM