HI HR58

Encourages government agencies to plant food-bearing trees on state and county-owned or controlled lands to improve food security and local food production in Hawaii

Addresses Hawaii's food import dependency, with the state importing 85 percent of its food at an annual cost of approximately $3 billion

Requests agencies to examine liability implications for injuries resulting from harvesting on public lands, excluding cases of gross negligence by the state or county

Transmits certified copies of the resolution to the Governor, all county mayors, and the Board of Agriculture Chairperson for implementation consideration