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HI HB2595

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Clift Tsuji

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds for agriculture development, with funds appropriated for fiscal year 2016-2017 to improve irrigation systems statewide.

  • Funds support automated and managed irrigation systems, system optimization, planning, environmental and legal support, project and construction management, and agriculture water development programs.

  • 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.

  • Appropriated funds shall not lapse at end of fiscal biennium; any unencumbered moneys lapse as of June 30, 2018.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance2/19/2016
Agriculture2/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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