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HI SB2693

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Shan Tsutsui

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 226 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to incorporate promotion of and increased consumption of Hawaii-grown foods and products as a state policy goal
  • Strengthens agricultural policy statements to increase access to fresh local agricultural commodities while supporting the local agricultural industry
  • Aims to move Hawaii toward greater food sustainability through prioritizing locally grown products
  • Received support from the Department of Agriculture, Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter, Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, Hawaii Farmers Union, and environmental organizations

Legislative Description

Policies for the Economy; Agriculture

Last Action

(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 40

3/6/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/25/2012

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