HI SR83

Urges Hawaii to transition to a plant-based lifestyle incorporating plant-based nutrition and construction materials to benefit human health, animal welfare, and the environment

Identifies plant-based nutrition as consisting primarily of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, beans, nuts, and seeds while minimizing or eliminating meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products

Cites support from health organizations including the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, American Heart Association, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, as well as research from University of Oxford, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization on climate and emission benefits

Aligns plant-based lifestyle with traditional Hawaiian dietary practices, Ahupua'a system restoration, endemic plant cultivation, food security, and sustainable building materials

Requires certified copies be sent to the Governor, Comptroller, Director of Health, Superintendent of Education, Board of Education Chair, Director of Agriculture, Director of Planning and Sustainable Development, and county mayors