Amend CSSB 1 (house committee printing), in Article VI of the bill, following the appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, by adding the following appropriately numbered rider:
____. Study on Increasing Food Stores in Food Deserts. Out of funds appropriated above in Strategy D.1.2, Information Resources, the Department of Agriculture shall conduct a study to determine methods to increase the number of grocery stores and other stores selling produce and other healthy foods in areas of this state that currently lack access to those stores. Not later than August 31, 2023, the department shall distribute a report containing the findings and recommendations of the study to the legislature.