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HB 2459: FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK; AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; FOOD SAFETY; REGULATORY INTEGRATION; PERFORMANCE INDICATORS; MARKET ACCESS; BRANDING INITIATIVES; REPORTS; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-19

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-10: Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a coordinated food safety and regulatory framework.  Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish performance indicators for the Food and Product Innovation Network, develop a market access strategy, align and harmonize state branding initiatives, and report certain data to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD2)

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Finance2MIN
Mar 4, 2026

House Standing Committee on Finance

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce34SEC
Feb 18, 2026

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems2MIN
Feb 6, 2026

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems

House Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection2MIN
Feb 6, 2026

House Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems1MIN
Feb 6, 2026

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems

House Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection1MIN
Feb 6, 2026

House Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection

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