HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1662
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to farm to school month in hawaii.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§8-   Farm to school month in Hawaii. The month of October shall be known and designated as "Farm to School Month in Hawaii" to promote public awareness of the Farm to School initiative that connects schools and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition and lowering childhood obesity, providing agriculture, health, and nutrition education opportunities, and supporting local farmers.  This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Farm to School Month in Hawaii

Description:

Designates the month of October as "Farm to School Month in Hawaii".

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