Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

S.B. 133 Second Substitute (2022GS)

Sponsor

Sen. Escamilla, L.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/21/2022

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• defines terms;
• creates the Food Security Council at Utah State University to coordinate state efforts in addressing food security; and
• describes the membership, duties, and reporting requirements of the Food Security Council.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

FOOD SECURITY AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Luz Escamilla
House Sponsor: 
Ryan D. Wilcox
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill addresses food security in the state.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ defines terms;
▸ creates the Food Security Council at Utah State University to coordinate state
efforts in addressing food security; and
▸ describes the membership, duties, and reporting requirements of the Food Security
Council.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2023:
▸ to Utah State University -- Cooperative Extension, as an ongoing appropriation:
• from the General Fund, $75,000.
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
ENACTS:
53B-18-1701
, Utah Code Annotated 1953
53B-18-1702
, Utah Code Annotated 1953
53B-18-1703
, Utah Code Annotated 1953
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
53B-18-1701
 is enacted to read:
Part 17. Food Security Council
 53B-18-1701.
Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1) "Council" means the Food Security Council created in Section 
53B-18-1702
.
(2) "Food security" means access to sufficient, affordable, safe, and nutritious food that
meets an individual's food preferences and dietary needs.
(3) "SNAP-Ed program" means the nutrition education component of the federal
"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" under Title 7, U.S.C. Chapter 51, Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program.
(4) "State superintendent" means the state superintendent of public instruction
appointed under Section 
53E-3-301
.
(5) "Utah food product" means a food product that is produced in the state.
Section 2. Section 
53B-18-1702
 is enacted to read:
 53B-18-1702.
Creation of Food Security Council -- Members.
(1) There is created at Utah State University the Food Security Council.
(2) The council is composed of the following 15 members:
(a) the executive director of the Department of Health and Human Services or the
executive director's designee;
(b) the executive director of the Department of Workforce Services or the executive
director's designee;
(c) the state superintendent or the state superintendent's designee;
(d) the commissioner or the commissioner's designee;
(e) the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Food or the commissioner's
designee; and
(f) the following members appointed by the chair of the council:
(i) one member who represents the Utah State University Extension Service;
(ii) one member who represents the Utah State University Expanded Food and
Nutrition Education Program;
(iii) one member who represents the Utah Women, Infants, and Children Program
administered under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1786;
(iv) one member who represents the Utah SNAP-Ed program;
(v) one member who represents a food assistance organization;
(vi) one member who represents an advocacy group that addresses federal nutrition
programs;
(vii) one member who represents an organization that promotes healthy eating and
active lifestyles in the state;
(viii) one member who represents an organization that provides refugee resettlement
services in the state;
(ix) one member who represents the Utah Farm Bureau Federation; and
(x) one member who represents a tribal government in the state.
(3) (a) A member described in Subsection (2)(d) shall serve a term of two years.
(b) If a vacancy occurs for a member described in Subsection (2)(d), the chair of the
council shall appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the member's term.
(c) A member may serve more than one term.
(4) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service.
(5) The council shall elect a chair from the council's members, who shall serve a
two-year term.
(6) (a) A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum of the council.
(b) The action by a majority of the members of a quorum constitutes the action of the
council.
(7) The Utah State University Hunger Solutions Institute shall provide staff support to
the council.
Section 3. Section 
53B-18-1703
 is enacted to read:
 53B-18-1703.
Duties of Food Security Council -- Reporting.
(1) The council shall:
(a) develop statewide goals and messaging related to food security and nutrition
education;
(b) coordinate statewide efforts to address food security;
(c) ensure that any state programs receiving federal funds from the United States
Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service provide consistent and coordinated
nutrition education messaging;
(d) promote programs and activities that contribute to healthy eating and active
lifestyles;
(e) promote programs and activities that advance Utah food products; and
(f) disseminate the statewide goals and messaging developed under Subsection (2) to
state agencies.
(2) On or before October 1 of each year, the council shall prepare and submit an annual
written report to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee, the
Education Interim Committee, and the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment
Interim Committee that contains:
(a) a description of the council's operations, activities, programs, and services; and
(b) any recommendations on how the state should act to address issues relating to food
security.
(3) The council may accept gifts, grants, or donations from public or private sources
for purposes of carrying out the council's duties.
Section 4. 
Appropriation.
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2022, and ending June 30, 2023. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
fiscal year 2023. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures
Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts
indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
ITEM 1
To Utah State University -- Cooperative Extension
From General Fund
$75,000
Schedule of Programs:
Cooperative Extension $75,000
The Legislature intends that the appropriation under this item be used for expenses
relating to the Food Security Council created in Section 
53B-18-1702
.