REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY.
Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1909-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending adoption.
Summary
The House resolution requests the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity collaborate with state and county agencies, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander leaders, and community‑based groups to develop a comprehensive plan to improve food security in Hawaii. The plan would assess barriers, address the needs of people with disabilities, promote culturally appropriate and locally grown foods, and align with existing state statutes. By providing data‑driven recommendations, the strategy aims to guide future legislation, funding, and policy actions to reduce hunger and support vulnerable residents.
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