SF 2099 (LSB 5435XS (4) 88)

SENATE FILE 2099

BY  RAGAN, MATHIS, JOCHUM, CELSI, LYKAM, WAHLS, KINNEY, DOTZLER, R. TAYLOR, BISIGNANO, T. TAYLOR, J. SMITH, HOGG, BOLKCOM, PETERSEN, GIDDENS, and BOULTON

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the provision of innovative congregate meal concepts, and providing an appropriation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  INNOVATIVE CONGREGATE MEAL CONCEPTS —— APPROPRIATION.  There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the department on aging for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, for the purpose designated:
   For launching or expansion of innovative concepts in providing congregate meals to older individuals as authorized by the federal Older Americans Act:
   ...................................................................... $    180,000

   The funds appropriated in this section shall be distributed equally to the six area agencies on aging to launch or expand such innovative concepts as the encore cafe and projects that integrate the provision of a meal with social interaction through chef-led cooking demonstrations, health and wellness presentations, evidence-based health programs, and other social activities in a convenient location.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill provides an appropriation from the general fund of the state to the department on aging for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, for launching or expansion of innovative concepts in providing congregate meals to older individuals as authorized by the federal Older Americans Act. The funds appropriated shall be distributed equally to the six area agencies on aging to launch or expand such innovative concepts as the encore cafe and projects that integrate the provision of a meal with social interaction through chef-led cooking demonstrations, health and wellness presentations, evidence-based health programs, and other social activities in a convenient location.