HI SCR73

Requests the Governor to ensure Chief Procurement Officers comply with Hawaii Public Procurement Code preferences for Hawaii products, including locally grown food.

Emphasizes that statutory preferences for government purchases of Hawaii agricultural products provide reliable markets and economic incentives for agriculture industry expansion.

Notes that most Hawaii agriculture businesses qualify as "small businesses" eligible for special bid solicitation treatment under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code.

Identifies aggressive implementation of existing procurement preferences as essential to increasing locally grown product availability and ensuring food security for Hawaii citizens.

Directs certified copies be sent to the Governor, Board of Agriculture Chairperson, State Procurement Office Administrator, and all Chief Procurement Officers.