HI HCR83

Encourages government agencies to plant food-bearing trees on lands owned or controlled by the State or counties to improve Hawaii's food security and self-sufficiency.

Cites that Hawaii imports 85% of its food at an annual cost of approximately $3 billion, making local food production critical for community sustainability and disaster resilience.

Requests government agencies examine liability implications for injuries sustained during harvesting from planted food-bearing trees, with liability exceptions for gross negligence by the State or counties.

Directs transmission of the resolution to the Governor, all county Mayors, and the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture for implementation and coordination.