HI SB659

Exempts the Department of Education from using the electronic procurement system when purchasing fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed, agricultural, or food products below a specified dollar threshold

Requires at least three written quotes for procurements within certain dollar ranges, with an option to require only two quotes for supplies to schools in rural communities

Establishes a geographic preference for locally sourced products, allowing contracts to be awarded if costs are up to 10% higher than out-of-state options (mandatory) or up to 15% higher with documented justification (discretionary)

Exempts Department of Education procurements of fresh meats, produce, animals, and plants from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code

Takes effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the effective date is to be determined)