Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 248: RELATING TO DECENTRALIZATION OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 248 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DECENTRALIZATION OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 17, 2025): Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that complex area superintendents have the authority to implement the farm to school and farm to school meals programs. Requires certain school cafeteria supervisors to report directly to complex area superintendents. Establishes school cafeteria supervisor positions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a compensation review of school cafeteria supervisor positions. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.