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HI HB2595
Bill
Status
1/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Clift Tsuji
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AI Summary
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Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds for agriculture development, with funds appropriated for fiscal year 2016-2017 to improve irrigation systems statewide.
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Funds support automated and managed irrigation systems, system optimization, planning, environmental and legal support, project and construction management, and agriculture water development programs.
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Targets 15 specific irrigation systems and projects across Hawaii islands, including Kahiliwai-Porter, Anahola, Kokee, and Waiahole ditches, plus Upcountry Maui system and Molokai irrigation.
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Appropriated funds shall not lapse at end of fiscal biennium; any unencumbered moneys lapse as of June 30, 2018.
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Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness Development Corporation authorized to expend funds and issue bonds for the specified irrigation improvement projects.
Legislative Description
General Obligation Bonds; Irrigation Systems Improvements ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).
2/19/2016