Reducing the Wasting of Food in Order to Fight Hunger and Reduce Environmental Impacts (HB 1114)
BILL SUMMARY:
By establishing state wasted food reduction goals and developing a state wasted food reduction strategy, it is the intent of the legislature to continue its national leadership in solid waste reduction efforts by: (a) Improving efficiencies in the food production and distribution system in order to reduce the cradle to grave greenhouse gas emissions associated with wasted food; (b) Fighting hunger by more efficiently diverting surplus food to feed hungry individuals and families in need; and (c) Supporting expansion of management facilities for inedible food waste to improve access and facility performance while reducing the volumes of food that flow through those facilities.
STATE:
Washington
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STATUTE:
Chapter 70
AUTHOR:
Representative Beth Doglio
CO-AUTHORS:
Representative Vandana Slatter ,Representative Jake Fey, Representative Strom Peterson, Representative Cindy Ryu, Representative Joe Fitzgibbon, Representative Steve Tharinger, Representative Laurie Jinkins, Representative Nicole Macri , Representative Amy Walen
SENATE VOTE:
| Yes: 49 | No: 0 |
| R: 20 | R: 0 |
| D: 29 | D: 0 |
ASSEMBLY VOTE:
| Yes: 98 | No: 0 |
| R: 40 | R: 0 |
| D: 55 | D: 0 |
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