BILL NUMBER: AB 234INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Wieckowski FEBRUARY 3, 2011 An act relating to public health. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 234, as introduced, Wieckowski. Healthy food options. Existing law, until January 1, 2013, requires the State Department of Public Health to develop a "Healthy Food Purchase" pilot program to increase the sale and purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables in low-income communities, as specified. Existing law authorizes the department to implement the program to the extent that the Department of Finance determines that there are sufficient funds available for that purpose from any source, including state funds, federal funds, except as specified, or funds received from grants or private donations. This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to ensure that all Californians have access to fresh produce and healthy food options. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would ensure all California have access to fresh produce and healthy food options.