HI SB2272

Appropriates general obligation bond funds for construction of a vapor heat treatment facility on the island of Hawaii, with location to be determined by the Agribusiness Development Corporation.

Enables tropical fruit farmers to treat fruit for quarantine compliance without chemical methods, using USDA-approved vapor heat treatment to eliminate fruit flies before mainland or international transport.

Increases post-harvest treatment capacity on Hawaii island to help local fruit farmers compete in global markets.

Committee amended the bill to finance construction through general obligation bonds rather than general funds and removed the specific appropriation amount from the measure.