This measure would designate March 7, 2024, as National Vending Day.
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Fiscal Committee:
NO
Bill Text
WHEREAS, The vending and convenience services industry employs over 160,000 Americans, generates an economic output of almost $3 billion in the state, and employs almost 12,000 California residents; and
WHEREAS, The vending industry has expanded in recent decades to include a wide array of convenience services and refreshments and recently launched a national public health commitment; and
WHEREAS, The vending industry uses cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative options to consumers; and
WHEREAS, During the COVID-19 pandemic, the vending and convenience services industry served as an essential industry, providing food and beverages to fuel first responders and other critical industries; and
WHEREAS, California is proud of all the small business owners in the state who own vending companies; and
WHEREAS, The industry stands uniquely equipped to service food deserts and underserved communities throughout the nation through its supply chain, commissary, and unique “last-foot” distribution expertise; and
WHEREAS, The industry has committed to increasing the percentage of healthier food and beverage options in the nation’s vending machines to 33 percent; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the importance of the vending industry and designates March 7, 2024, as “National Vending Day”; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.