Relating to the Farm-to-School Grant Program; and declaring an emergency.
This may provide more access to locally sourced food in school programs.
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HB 2579 — Relating to the Farm-to-School Grant Program; and declaring an emergency.
Last action — Chapter 590, (2019 Laws): Effective date July 23, 2019.
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2019. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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25 sponsors
4 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 4 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill expands the Farm-to-School Grant Program to include more entities and purposes.
This bill allows a broader range of entities to receive grants under the Farm-to-School Grant Program for various food-related activities. It also mandates that the Department of Education evaluate the program's effectiveness.
What this means for you
- Families: This may provide more access to locally sourced food in school programs.
- Small Business: Increased opportunities exist for local food producers to connect with schools.
Summary
Expands types of entities that may receive grant from Farm-to-School Grant Program to purchase food produced or processed in state or to identify sources of foods or to process foods. Expands purposes for which grant may be used. Creates grant to encourage and sustain successful efforts related to program. Expands types of entities that may receive grant for food-based, agriculture-based or garden-based educational activities. Directs Department of Education to evaluate effectiveness of program and to ensure that technical assistance, training and resources are provided to certain entities. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.
Bill Text
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Read HB 2579 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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Chapter 590, (2019 Laws): Effective date July 23, 2019.
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Governor signed.
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President signed.
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Speaker signed.
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Vote explanation filed by Taylor.
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Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
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Rules suspended. Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
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Referred to Ways and Means.
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First reading. Referred to President's desk.
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Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.
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Rules suspended. Carried over to June 25, 2019 Calendar.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
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Work Session held.
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Work Session held.
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Returned to Full Committee.
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Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.
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Public Hearing and Work Session held.
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Assigned to Subcommittee On Education.
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Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Public Hearing cancelled.
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Referred to Agriculture and Land Use with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sponsors
- Julie Fahey · Cosponsor
- Ken Helm · Cosponsor
- Janeen Sollman · Cosponsor
- David Brock Smith · Primary
- Pam Marsh · Cosponsor
- David Gomberg · Cosponsor
- Mark Meek · Cosponsor
- Cedric Hayden · Cosponsor
- E. Werner Reschke · Cosponsor
- Paul Evans · Cosponsor
- Chris Gorsek · Cosponsor
- John Lively · Cosponsor
- Courtney Neron · Cosponsor
- Marty Wilde · Cosponsor
- Jeff Reardon · Primary
- Alissa Keny-Guyer · Cosponsor
- Brian Clem · Primary
- Daniel Bonham · Cosponsor
- Caddy McKeown · Cosponsor
- Rachel Prusak · Cosponsor
- Tina Kotek · Cosponsor
- Cheri Helt · Cosponsor
- Bill Post · Primary
- Brad Witt · Cosponsor
- Anna Williams · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 65 not signed on
Sponsors (4)
- David Brock Smith Republican
- Jeff Reardon
- Brian Clem
- Bill Post
Co-sponsors (21)
- Julie Fahey Democrat
- Ken Helm Democrat
- Janeen Sollman Democrat
- Pam Marsh Democrat
- David Gomberg Democrat
- Mark Meek Democrat
- Cedric Hayden Republican
- E. Werner Reschke Republican
- Paul Evans Democrat
- Chris Gorsek Democrat
- John Lively Democrat
- Courtney Neron
- Marty Wilde
- Alissa Keny-Guyer
- Daniel Bonham
- Caddy McKeown
- Rachel Prusak
- Tina Kotek
- Cheri Helt
- Brad Witt
- Anna Williams
Not signed on (65)
65 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 65 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alan Olsen | — | Yea |
| Arnie Roblan | — | Yea |
| Betsy Johnson | — | Yea |
| Bill Hansell | — | Yea |
| Brian Boquist | — | Not Voting |
| Chuck Riley | — | Yea |
| Chuck Thomsen | — | Yea |
| Cliff Bentz | — | Yea |
| Dallas Heard | — | Yea |
| Dennis Linthicum | — | Not Voting |
| Denyc Boles | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | — | Yea |
| Ginny Burdick | — | Yea |
| Herman Baertschiger Jr. | — | Yea |
| Laurie Monnes Anderson | — | Yea |
| Lee Beyer | — | Yea |
| Mark Hass | — | Yea |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Peter Courtney | — | Yea |
| Sara Gelser | — | Yea |
| Shemia Fagan | — | Yea |
| Tim Knopp | — | Yea |
| Floyd Prozanski | Democrat | Yea |
| James Manning Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Golden | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Lew Frederick | Democrat | Yea |
| Rob Wagner | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Girod | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kim Thatcher | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 35 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 58 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (42)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Arnie Roblan | — | Yea |
| Arnie Roblan | — | Yea |
| Betsy Johnson | — | Yea |
| Betsy Johnson | — | Yea |
| Bill Hansell | — | Yea |
| Bill Hansell | — | Yea |
| Carla Piluso | — | Yea |
| Carla Piluso | — | Yea |
| Chuck Thomsen | — | Yea |
| Chuck Thomsen | — | Yea |
| Dallas Heard | — | Yea |
| Dallas Heard | — | Yea |
| Dan Rayfield | — | Yea |
| Dan Rayfield | — | Yea |
| Duane Stark | — | Yea |
| Duane Stark | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | — | Yea |
| Herman Baertschiger Jr. | — | Yea |
| Herman Baertschiger Jr. | — | Yea |
| Lee Beyer | — | Yea |
| Lee Beyer | — | Yea |
| Paul Holvey | — | Yea |
| Paul Holvey | — | Yea |
| David Gomberg | Democrat | Yea |
| David Gomberg | Democrat | Yea |
| James Manning Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| James Manning Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Lew Frederick | Democrat | Yea |
| Lew Frederick | Democrat | Yea |
| Rob Nosse | Democrat | Yea |
| Rob Nosse | Democrat | Yea |
| Rob Wagner | Democrat | Yea |
| Rob Wagner | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Susan McLain | Democrat | Yea |
| Susan McLain | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Girod | Republican | Yea |
| Fred Girod | Republican | Yea |
| Mike McLane | Republican | Yea |
| Mike McLane | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Williams | — | Yea |
| Bill Post | — | Yea |
| Brian Clem | — | Yea |
| Ken Helm | Democrat | Yea |
| Susan McLain | Democrat | Yea |
| David Brock Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Shelly Boshart Davis | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2579 do?
- Expands types of entities that may receive grant from Farm-to-School Grant Program to purchase food produced or processed in state or to identify sources of foods or to process foods. Expands purposes for which grant may be used. Creates grant to encourage and sustain successful efforts related to program. Expands types of entities that may receive grant for food-based, agriculture-based or garden-based educational activities. Directs Department of Education to evaluate effectiveness of program and to ensure that technical assistance, training and resources are provided to certain entities. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.
- Who sponsors HB 2579?
- HB 2579 is sponsored by Julie Fahey (Democrat), Ken Helm (Democrat), Janeen Sollman (Democrat), David Brock Smith (Republican), Pam Marsh (Democrat), David Gomberg (Democrat), Mark Meek (Democrat), Cedric Hayden (Republican), E. Werner Reschke (Republican), Paul Evans (Democrat), Chris Gorsek (Democrat), John Lively (Democrat), Courtney Neron, Marty Wilde, Jeff Reardon, Alissa Keny-Guyer, Brian Clem, Daniel Bonham, Caddy McKeown, Rachel Prusak, Tina Kotek, Cheri Helt, Bill Post, Brad Witt, and Anna Williams.
- What is the current status of HB 2579?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 2579?
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