BILL NUMBER: AB 234	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Wieckowski

                        FEBRUARY 3, 2011

   An act relating to public health.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 234, as introduced, Wieckowski. Healthy food options.
   Existing law, until January 1, 2013, requires the State Department
of Public Health to develop a "Healthy Food Purchase" pilot program
to increase the sale and purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables in
low-income communities, as specified. Existing law authorizes the
department to implement the program to the extent that the Department
of Finance determines that there are sufficient funds available for
that purpose from any source, including state funds, federal funds,
except as specified, or funds received from grants or private
donations.
   This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to ensure that all Californians have access to fresh
produce and healthy food options.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  It is the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation that would ensure all California have access to fresh
produce and healthy food options.