HB4118Introduced in the House
Relating to food; declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Andrea Valderrama, District 47
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act makes changes to laws related to food waste and food access. (Flesch Readability Score: 83.0). Requires the Department of Human Services to provide replacement supplemental nutrition assistance benefits if a recipient's benefits are stolen through electronic theft. Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the Legislative Assembly about underutilization of the temporary assistance for needy families program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to report to the Legislative Assembly about underutilization of the Women, Infants and Children Program. Requires the Hunger Task Force to study food wasted by grocery stores, farms and schools and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets January 2, 2028. Requires the Hunger Task Force to study food deserts and programs that provide food in this state and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets January 2, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
In committee upon adjournment.
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