Informing the Legislature that on June 27, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1186 SD2 HD3 CD1 (ACT 239).

SB1186 establishes a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group within Hawaii's agribusiness development corporation to address food insecurity and advance sustainable food systems. The working group, co-chaired by the Department of Agriculture and Department of Business, will develop action plans, coordinate with local communities and counties, and measure progress toward goals like doubling local food production by 2030. The bill appropriates funds for operational costs and requires annual reports to the legislature detailing activities and recommendations. This directly affects state agencies, local food producers, and communities working on food security, with a focus on improving access to healthy food and disaster resilience.