Don’t count out calorie bill
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- November
- 15
I was asked in a previous post whether a proposed calorie posting bill (similar to one just passed by Westchester’s Board of Legislators) was yanked Thursday night from the Rockland County Legislature’s Multi-Services Committee agenda.
It was pulled, and here’s why: County Legislator Joseph Meyers, D-Airmont, said he did rescind the agenda item on his calorie posting bill. But, he said, that was because he wanted it as a discussion item, rather than a public hearing. Why? He wants an opportunity for lawmakers to hear testimony and question experts in the health field—he wants some dialogue so legislators can understand what he sees as the need for such legislation. At a public hearing, people comment, but legislators don’t. So, he said, it will be back on the agenda later, in a format where testimony can be offered and questions can be asked. Then, a public hearing would take place. When? Likely after all the 2009 budget hearings and vote, which right now take priority.
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on Saturday, November 15th, 2008 at 2:07 pm by Nancy Cutler.
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