Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 229: 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
SB 229 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic). 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 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“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 EDU, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.