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HI HCR43
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jeanne Kapela
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AI Summary
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Department of Agriculture requested to develop a strategic plan to strengthen food security for low-income communities and communities recovering from natural disasters in Hawaii
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Strategic plan must assess current food security status, identify barriers to accessing locally produced food, and develop strategies to expand access to affordable local food options
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Plan should evaluate community-based initiatives such as community gardens, urban farms, farmers' markets, and agricultural education programs in addressing food insecurity
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Plan must address food insecurity in disaster recovery areas, particularly in the Lahaina community following the August 2023 wildfires
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Department of Agriculture required to submit strategic plan and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Develop A Strategic Plan To Strengthen Food Security For Low-income Communities And Communities Recovering From Natural Disasters In Hawaii.
Department of Agriculture
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).
3/25/2024