Bill
H 130
Overview: H 130, An Act relative to membership updates for the Massachusetts Food Policy CouncilStatus: Accompanied a new draft, see H4418Introduced: February 04, 2025Purpose and I
Overview: H 130, An Act relative to membership updates for the Massachusetts Food Policy Council
Status: Accompanied a new draft, see H4418
Introduced: February 04, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to update the membership composition of the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. The council advises the state on food-related policies and programs, and this legislation aims to ensure the council's membership reflects the diversity of stakeholders in the state's food system.
Key Provisions:
- Expands the council from 17 to 21 members
- Adds new seats for representatives from food justice organizations, food cooperatives, and urban farming initiatives
- Requires the council to review and update its membership every 3 years to maintain appropriate stakeholder representation
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The membership of the Massachusetts Food Policy Council would change to include more diverse food system stakeholders
- The updated council composition could lead to greater consideration of food justice, urban agriculture, and cooperative food issues in the state's policy decisions
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This bill has been accompanied by a new draft, H4418, which may supersede or replace the original legislation
- If enacted, the membership changes would take effect upon the bill's passage and the council would be required to review its composition every 3 years going forward
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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