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HI SCR91
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Clarence Nishihara
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AI Summary
- Requests establishment of a working group to discuss and recommend labeling requirements for Hawaii-grown tea
- Working group assigned to University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources rather than Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
- Expands scope to include creation of a strategic plan for development and marketing of Hawaii's tea industry, including any necessary legislation
- Recognizes global tea market as multi-billion dollar industry and aims to protect Hawaii-grown tea through strict labeling standards
- References University of Hawaii report "Hawaii-Grown Tea: A Market Feasibility Study" documenting strong potential for tea as a new crop in Hawaii
Legislative Description
Working Group on Labeling Hawaii-Grown Tea
Last Action
(H) The committees on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Nishimoto, Nakashima, Aquino, Awana, Chang, Hanohano, Takai, Johanson; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 6 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Mizuno, Saiki, Takumi, Wooley, Ching.
4/19/2012
Committee Referrals
Agriculture4/3/2012
Economic Development and Technology3/16/2012
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