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HI HB1662

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Wooley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates October as "Farm to School Month in Hawaii" to promote public awareness of the Farm to School initiative.

  • Establishes objectives for the designated month including serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, and lowering childhood obesity.

  • Supports agriculture, health, and nutrition education opportunities and local farmers through the Farm to School initiative.

  • Clarifies that Farm to School Month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Farm to School Month in Hawaii

Last Action

Referred to AGL/EDU.

3/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/6/2014
Agriculture2/27/2014
Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts2/11/2014
Education1/30/2014
Agriculture1/21/2014

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