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HI SB1145
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes food sustainability standards requiring Hawaii to grow specified percentages of food sold in the state by December 31, 2020, 2030, and 2040 (specific percentages left blank in bill text).
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Defines "food sustainability standard" as the percentage of food sold in Hawaii for local consumption that is also grown within the state, measured by weight or caloric value.
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to annually measure food sold and grown in the state, certify achievement of standards, plan necessary incentives, and submit annual reports to the legislature.
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Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 to establish standards and support oversight, planning, and monitoring responsibilities.
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Effective date is July 1, 2050, making the standards applicable decades after the bill's enactment.
Legislative Description
Department of Agriculture; Food Sustainability Standards; Appropriation
Last Action
(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 33
3/10/2011