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HI SB1548

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products below a specified dollar threshold from the electronic procurement system requirement
  • Requires a minimum of three written quotes for DOE purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products within a middle-tier price range
  • Allows schools in rural communities to obtain local edible produce and packaged food products with only two written quotes for purchases within a specified lower price range
  • Supports the DOE's mandate to provide at least 30% locally sourced foods to Hawaii's public schools by 2030
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, and sunsets on June 30, 2028 (temporary 3-year measure)

Legislative Description

Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.

Procurement

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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