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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois . Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall identify and track geographical areas in this State that are food deserts. Provides that the Department shall notify respective municipal governmental bodies identified as food deserts and provide an annual report to the General Assembly detailing the locations of food deserts within the State and an analysis of health impacts on populations in locations identified in this State as food deserts. Defines "food desert".
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall work in cooperation with the Department of Public Health. Makes a technical change.
Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept of Agriculture)
The fiscal impact to the Department of Agriculture would be the cost of salary, fringe benefits, and operational expenses necessary to create the position and hire an employee to fulfill the duties required under this bill. The Department estimates that number to be $250.000 annually.
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Public Health, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, shall notify respective municipal governmental bodies identified as food deserts and provide an annual report to the General Assembly by December 31 of each year that identifies the locations of food deserts within the State and provides information about health issues associated with food deserts. Provides that if the annual report contains information from the federal government that identifies the locations of food deserts in the State and provides information on health issues associated with food deserts, then the requirements of the amendatory Act shall be satisfied. Defines "food desert".
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Removes language providing that the Department of Public Health shall work in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture. Removes language providing that the Department of Public Health shall notify respective municipal governmental bodies identified as food deserts.
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