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HI SB2812

HI SB2812
Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.


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Introduced
01/19/2024
In Committee
01/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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

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