Interim study to examine the status and impact of food access in urban qualified census tracts, with a focus on access to fresh, nutritious food

This resolution (LR 239) directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on food access in urban areas designated as "qualified census tracts." The study will examine barriers to fresh, nutritious food, map food supply systems, and assess impacts on public health, education, and workforce participation - particularly for children, seniors, and low-income families in these communities. It will also review successful programs from other states and identify potential policy solutions. This resolution does not enact new laws but aims to gather data to inform future legislative action on food access. The study is scheduled for a hearing on October 16, 2025.