State prisons: food.

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to price all vending‑machine food in state prisons at the same average retail price found in the surrounding community. It also mandates that the department consider obesity research and encourage the sale of affordable, fresh, nutritious items sourced from local farmers. The goal is to align inmate food costs with local markets while improving nutrition and supporting local agriculture.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 26, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 9, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Mar 25, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 9, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. Mar 26, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 3, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Feb 19, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
8. Feb 18, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ortega · sponsor

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