Feb
06
HB 308 looks to help food banks
ByOn Thursday, Rep. Shannon Augare (D) of Browning sponsored HB 308 to the House Judiciary committee. HB 308, titled “Allow donations of food as method of serving sentence of community service” provides an additional avenue for individuals to fulfill their obligations when sentenced to community service.
According to Rep. Augare, HB 308 “provides lower courts with the ability to conduct food drives so individuals can pay down their fines for the benefit of local food banks.”
As food banks continue to suffer through the economic downturn, HB 308 acts as a valuable tool for both those looking to fulfill community service hours and those in need of food bank services.
HB 308 will have a committee hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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