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HI SR72
Resolution
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tim Richards
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AI Summary
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Department of Agriculture requested to convene a working group to develop a plan for a meat processing educational pathway within the University of Hawaii Community College System.
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Working group membership includes the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture, Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Superintendent of Education, Director of Labor and Industrial Relations, and President of the University of Hawaii, with authority to add members with relevant expertise.
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Curriculum must cover food safety, animal husbandry, carcass evaluation, processing techniques, regulatory compliance, hands-on training, technological advancements, sustainable practices, and industry partnerships to prepare entry-level workers.
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Working group must submit an interim report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2026 Regular Session and a final report no later than twenty days prior to the 2027 Regular Session.
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Working group is scheduled to dissolve on June 30, 2027.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Plan To Create An Educational Pathway In The University Of Hawaii Community College System To Equip Interested Students With The Necessary Entry Level Knowledge, Skill Set, Expertise, And Advancement Potential In The Field Of Meat Processing.
University of Hawaii
Last Action
The recommendation was not adopted.
3/31/2025