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
Mar 4, 2026
House Standing Committee on Finance
Feb 18, 2026
House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce
Feb 6, 2026
House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems
Feb 6, 2026
House Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection
Feb 6, 2026
House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems
Feb 6, 2026