Concerning statewide food security.

Added a condition to Section 3(1) requiring the department to only recommend measures to reduce food assistance needs if relevant data is readily available from existing sources.

Added a condition to Section 3(3)(iv) requiring the department to only identify and address root causes of hunger if relevant data is readily available from existing sources.

Added 'and poverty reduction' to the list of topics the department must consult with experts on in Section 3(2)(a).

The bill number was changed from H-2670.2 to H-3094.1, and the prefile date was updated to reflect the current legislative session.

The bill was reorganized to move the definition of the director's duties regarding food system monitoring to Section 2, while expanding Section 3 to focus on the development of the food security strategy.

New requirements mandate that the food security strategy must identify and address the root cause of hunger in Washington.

The strategy development process now requires the inclusion of individuals with direct lived experience in food insecure households from the BIPOC community and small BIPOC farmers.

New metrics must be developed to calculate the incremental cost to agricultural inputs (fuel, packaging, labor) imposed by Washington state-specific laws and regulations.

The department must report to the legislature at least once every four years starting June 30, 2030, regarding the competitiveness of Washington's agricultural regulatory landscape compared to peer states.