HI SB2289

Authorizes hydroelectric facilities as a permitted use on all classes of lands within state agricultural land use districts in Hawaii

Requires hydroelectric facilities on agricultural land to meet specific land and facility requirements to be permitted

Adds legislative findings regarding food security to the bill's purpose section alongside renewable energy and energy independence goals

Aims to promote energy security, environmental sustainability, economic development, and job creation through increased use of renewable hydroelectric resources

Referred to Committee on Water, Land, and Housing for further consideration