SB1189

SB1189 aims to increase local food purchases by Hawaii state departments and the University of Hawaii system.

SB1189 seeks to bolster local agriculture in Hawaii by setting higher benchmarks for the percentage of locally sourced food purchased by state departments and the University of Hawaii system. The bill mandates that by 2030, at least 30% of food purchased for public schools, hospitals, and prisons must be locally sourced. It also requires annual reports on progress towards these goals, including details on spending and corrective actions if benchmarks are not met.