Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 191: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 191 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT. Primary sponsor: Amy Perruso (Democratic), David Alcos (Republican), Della Belatti (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), WARD. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to EDN, AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.