THIRD READING

Bill No: SCR 32

Author: Wilk (R)

Introduced: 2/17/23

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: National Vending Day

SOURCE: California Automatic Vendors Council

DIGEST:

This resolution designates March 2, 2023, as National Vending Day.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

The vending and convenience services industry employs over 150,000 Americans and generates an economic output of almost $3 billion and employs almost 13,000 California residents.
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. The vending industry uses cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative options to consumers.
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.
California is proud of all the small business owners in the state who own vending companies. 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.
The industry has committed to increasing the percentage of healthier food and beverage options in the nation’s vending machines to 33 percent by December 31, 2023.

This resolution recognizes the importance of the vending industry and designates March 2, 2023, as “National Vending Day.”

Comments

According to the author,

National Vending Day is a celebration for the millions of Americans who buy their snacks, beverages and non-consumable items from a vending machine every day, helping to employ almost 13,000 California residents.

Vending is the cornerstone of the conveniences services industry. The vending and convenience services industry employs over 150,000 Americans and generates an economic output of almost $3 billion.

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. In fact, 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.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/27/23)

California Automatic Vendors Council (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/27/23)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

3/1/23 13:56:54

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SCR 32: National Vending Day.

Current Status:

Senate Floor

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