HB 2130 Summary

• Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the department of agriculture to develop an interagency food systems plan linked to United Nations sustainable development goals.

• Designates the chairperson of the board of agriculture and director of business, economic development, and tourism as co-chairs, with one representative each from the house and senate selecting eight subject matter experts representing areas including food justice, sustainability, workforce development, and agricultural operations.

• Requires the working group to submit the interagency food systems plan with implementation recommendations and proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2025 regular session.

• Appropriates funds for establishment of sustainability specialist positions within the department of agriculture and for the working group's operations, including stakeholder meetings and plan development.

• Dissolves the working group on June 30, 2025; effective date listed as July 1, 3000.