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2013 SESSION

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HJ 646 Food deserts; SHHR to explore and recommend strategies to eliminate in State.

Introduced by: Delores L. McQuinn | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Study; eliminate food deserts in Virginia; report. Requests the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to explore and recommend strategies to eliminate food deserts, which are areas devoid of access to affordable fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other food products and staples necessary for a healthy diet. In conducting the study, the Secretary is also requested to examine ways to make healthy and affordable food products available and accessible to low-income and poor citizens and impoverished communities throughout the Commonwealth. The Secretary of Health and Human Resources must submit his findings and recommendations to the 2014 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/13  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101706D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/08/13  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101706D
• 01/08/13  House: Referred to Committee on Rules
• 01/16/13  House: Assigned Rules sub: Studies
• 01/24/13  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/05/13  House: Left in Rules