Food Affordability Act.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The Food Affordability Act establishes a state‑run grant program that funds developers and grocery operators to locate or retain large grocery stores in low‑income, low‑access areas, called food deserts. It also requires local governments to ensure new housing projects in those areas do not reduce grocery store capacity, or to provide mitigation. The goal is to expand healthy food access for underserved communities.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D. · Mar 26, 2026

Hearings

• Housing And Community Development
  Housing And Community Development · Apr 8, 2026
• Agriculture Committee Hearing
  Agriculture · Mar 25, 2026
• Agriculture
  Agriculture · Mar 25, 2026

History

1. Apr 7, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Mar 26, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
3. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Coms. on AGRI. and H. & C.D.
4. Feb 3, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.
5. Feb 2, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ahrens · sponsor

Bill text

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