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HI HB748

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Richard Onishi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to authorize the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds (SPRBs) to assist agricultural enterprises
  • Allows the State to use proceeds from these bonds to support Hawaii's agriculture industry
  • Received support from Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.; Hawaii Bioenergy, LLC; Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation; Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii; UluPono Initiative; and Hawaii Cattlemen's Council
  • Reviewed by the Department of Agriculture and Department of Budget and Finance
  • Committee on Agriculture recommended passage and referral to the Committee on Judiciary

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; SPRBS; Agricultural Enterprises (ConAm)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cachola, Har, McDermott excused (3).

2/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2013
Agriculture1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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