SB659: Relating To The Department Of Education.

What this measure contains

Exempts from the electronic procurement system the Department of Education's purchase of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed, agricultural, or food products not exceeding a certain amount, subject to certain requirements. Requires the Department of Education to establish guidelines for determining a geographic preference for locally sourced products. Exempts the Department of Education from the requirement that certain agricultural products are subject to the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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Official text and draft versions

• Introduced· Jan 16, 2025 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Feb 12, 2025 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Feb 28, 2025 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
• Amended· Mar 12, 2025 · Official original ↗Published after this vote

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Recorded decision and member tally

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

This record lists 13 members; its source-reported total is 13.

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes

13

No

0

Not voting

0

Absent / excused

0

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Members listed for this decision

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