Introduced
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To authorize state subsidies for grocery stores in urban areas.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 83 to 24 (details)
To authorize state subsidies for grocery stores in urban areas. This would come from money earmarked to an existing business subsidy program, and is estimated to be around $2.5 million annually. The money could not be given to the owner of a grocery store located within a mile of an existing store. These particular subsidies would sunset in five years.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 33 to 4 (details)
To authorize state subsidies for grocery stores in urban areas. This would come from money earmarked to an existing business subsidy program, and is estimated to be around $1 million to $2 million annually. The money could not be given to the owner of a grocery store located within a mile of an existing store. These particular subsidies would sunset in five years.
