HI SB1186

Establishes a statewide interagency food systems coordination team within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to coordinate and oversee food systems initiatives and implement interagency food systems plans.

Creates an interagency food systems working group with co-chairs from the Board of Agriculture and Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, plus representatives from the House, Senate, and invited experts.

Requires the working group to develop governance protocols, coordinate with county and community organizations, identify resources, create implementation plans with measurable progress toward food systems goals, and evaluate proposed actions using policy impact analysis tools.

Mandates the working group submit activity reports and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days before each regular legislative session.

Appropriates $100,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2025-2026 to cover operating costs, with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism administering the funds.