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Introduced
01/19/2024
01/19/2024
In Committee
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group to develop an interagency food systems plan and a state farm bill. Appropriates funds for the working group and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Department of Agriculture. The working group is tasked with developing an interagency food systems plan that addresses various aspects of a sustainable food system, including food access, social equity, and environmental sustainability. The bill also requires the working group to assess the need for a state farm bill and draft a proposed bill for consideration by the legislature. The bill appropriates funds for the working group and for the establishment of sustainability specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Dru Kanuha (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Maile Shimabukuro (D),
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. (on 01/24/2024)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Food and Nutrition Programs
- ‐ General Agriculture
Environment
- ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2812&year=2024 | 01/20/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB2812_.HTM | 01/20/2024 |
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