A08692Introduced in the Assembly
Enacts the "food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities act" (FRESH Communities); provides loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or local development corporations for the purpose of attracting, maintaining or permitting the expansion of food retail establishments in underserved areas.
Introduced by Albert Stirpe, District 127
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enacts the "food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities act" (FRESH Communities); provides loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or local development corporations for the purpose of attracting, maintaining or permitting the expansion of food retail establishments in underserved areas.
Where it stands
reported referred to ways and means
January 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Economic Development Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · January 21, 2026
25
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
26 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
| Keith Brown | 12 | Yes |
| Judy Griffin | 21 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Yes |
| Larinda Hooks | 35 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Yes |
| Alec Brook-Krasny | 46 | Yes |
| Nikki Lucas | 60 | Yes |
| Samuel Pirozzolo | 63 | No |
Bill history
referred to economic development
referred to economic development
reported referred to ways and means
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