HF 2599: Creating a grocer reinvestment program, a local produce processing grant program, and a grocer reinvestment and local food processing fund 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 program (grocer program), a local produce processing grant program (processing program), a grocer reinvestment and local food processing fund (fund), and makes appropriations. DIVISION I. The bill defines “grocery store” to mean an establishment also known as a supermarket that primarily engages in retailing a general line of food including canned and frozen food; fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meat, fish, and poultry. The bill defines “financial assistance” to mean assistance provided in the form of a grant.

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: Center for Rural Affairs; Des Moines Area Religious Council; Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa Grocery Industry Association; Iowa Hunger Coalition; National Association of Social Workers, Iowa Chapter

In plain words

1. February 19, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Appropriations committee