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HI HB1177

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Yamashita

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes one full-time grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture to assist farmers and ranchers in applying for United States Department of Agriculture grants.

  • Grant writer will help local food producers understand and comply with USDA grant requirements and complete complex application processes.

  • Prioritizes assistance to farmers engaged in organic or Korean natural farming techniques.

  • Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to support the position (specific dollar amount not specified in bill text).

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

DOA; Grant Writing Position; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

3/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/27/2015
Agriculture3/10/2015
Finance2/18/2015
Agriculture2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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