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SB 2097

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 2 co-sponsors

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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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Bill Summary · SB 2097

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What I can tell you from the metadata:
- SB 2097 addresses sustainable food systems in Hawaii
- It has bipartisan sponsorship (Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang)
- The Agriculture & Environment (AEN) committee approved it with amendments as of January 28, 2026
- It's progressing through the committee system toward a floor vote

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