This bill establishes an Advisory Committee on State Procurement of Agricultural Products, which will be tasked with reviewing and making recommendations on state procurement policies to promote local food production and conservation efforts. The committee will consist of three members from the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker, and one member from the Senate, appointed by the Senate President. The committee's responsibilities include assessing current practices for procuring locally produced food, evaluating the economic and environmental impacts of conservation-focused farming, developing recommendations for incentive mechanisms, and aligning its findings with state food system planning goals.

The bill also outlines the operational structure of the committee, including the election of a chairperson and the requirement for a quorum of two members. Additionally, it mandates that the committee report its findings and recommendations for proposed legislation annually on November 1, starting in 2025, to various state officials and the existing advisory committee on state procurement. The new section is inserted into RSA 21-I as section 14-e, while no specific deletions from current law are noted in the text provided. The act will take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the House: 21-I:14-d