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HI HB1225
Bill
Status
3/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Clift Tsuji
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, to conduct planning and feasibility studies for quarantine inspection, treatment, deconsolidation, and consolidation facilities on the island of Hawaii.
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Requires the studies and analysis to evaluate foreign trade zone no. 9 in Hilo and three alternative locations: the DBEDT-managed land parcel near Hilo International Airport, the Kawaihae harbor area on the west side of the island, and Kona International Airport.
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Directs DBEDT to submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 regular session convening, including recommendations and any proposed legislation needed to achieve the Act's purpose.
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Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal year 2016-2017 to support the planning, feasibility study, and marketing and economic analysis (specific dollar amount not specified in the bill text).
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Takes effect July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Agricultural Quarantine Facility; Study and Analysis; Island of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
3/25/2015