Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity — Legislation Database

Federal/State:

California

Bill:

Summary:

Would place restrictions on foods and beverages sold that do not meet state nutrition standards, would require meals served in after school programs follow same standards as during school day, would delineate which costs of running a food service are to be borne by the food service budget and which by the school district, and would establish requirements for oversight.

Sponsor(s):

Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner (D)

Status:

As of 5/17/2013:

Second reading, amendment adopted, re-referred to Committee on Appropriations

As of 5/17/2013:

Bill amended by author

As of 5/10/2013:

Re-referred to Committee on Appropriations

As of 5/9/2013:

Second reading, bill amended

As of 5/8/2013:

Amended bill passed by Committee, re-referred to Committee on Appropriations

As of 4/26/2013:

Re-referred to Committee on Health

As of 4/26/2013:

Second reading, bill amended

As of 4/26/2013:

Amended bill passed by Committee on Education

As of 4/12/2013:

Re-referred to Committee on Education, read second time and amended

As of 4/12/2013:

Bill amended by author

As of 4/8/2013:

Hearing canceled at request of author

As of 3/6/2013:

Referred to Committees on Education, and Health

As of 2/25/2013:

May be heard in Committee on March 23, 2013

As of 2/22/2013:

First reading

Federal/State:

California

Bill:

CA HCR 30 - Student and Youth Bill of Rights

Summary:

Would adopt a student bill of rights that rests on the belief that in addition to educational opportunity, youth need supportive conditions in which to thrive and grow, including healthy and nutritious food, and physical activity and recreation, among other supports.

Sponsor(s):

Assemblyman V. Manuel Perez (D)

Status:

As of 5/13/2013:

Passed by Committee, ordered to third reading

As of 3/18/2013:

Referred to Committee on Education

As of 3/7/2013:

Introduced