HF 2176: Creating a grocer reinvestment fund and program under the purview of the economic development authority, modifying the local food and farm program, and making appropriations

What it does

This bill creates a grocer reinvestment fund (fund) and program (program) under the purview of the economic development authority (authority), modifies the local food and farm program, and makes appropriations to the fund. DIVISION I —— GROCER REINVESTMENT FUND AND PROGRAM. The bill provides the fund shall consist of moneys appropriated to the authority, and any other moneys placed or accepted into the fund. The fund shall be used to award financial assistance to eligible grocery stores under the program.

House subcommittee · named January 29, 2024

• Rep. Chad Ingels (R) · chad.ingels@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ken Carlson (R)
• Rep. Charles Isenhart (D)

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Center for Rural Affairs; Des Moines Area Religious Council; Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa Grocery Industry Association; Iowa Hunger Coalition

In plain words

1. January 29, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Economic Growth and Technology committee
2. January 29, 2024House subcommittee named: Ingels, Carlson and Isenhart
3. January 31, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 14, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. February 19, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2599