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HI HB2151

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Clift Tsuji

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines and authorizes agricultural-based commercial operations in agricultural districts in Hawaii

  • Effective date of July 1, 2012 with a sunset date of June 30, 2015

  • Received support from agricultural entities including Kahuku Farms, Kawailoa Plantation, Department of Agriculture, and Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation (with amendments)

  • Received opposition from City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting

  • Committees requested further examination of issues related to solar photovoltaic systems installation on agricultural lands without potable water

Legislative Description

Land Use; Agricultural-Based Commercial Operations

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources2/17/2012
Agriculture1/23/2012

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