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HI HR91
Resolution
Status
3/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Gene Ward
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, community organizations, and county governments to establish a statewide "Mango Mania" tree-planting movement.
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Cites over 60 varieties of mango growing in Hawaii with peak season in July, supporting local agricultural production and international exports.
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Identifies environmental benefits of tree planting including soil stabilization, erosion prevention, water conservation, air temperature reduction, and carbon dioxide absorption.
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Supports the Sustainable Hawaii Initiative's goal of doubling local food production by 2020 through increased mango cultivation.
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Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, state and county officials, and media outlets serving Hawaii.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Establishment Of A Statewide Mango Tree-planting Movement Called "mango Mania".
Establish statewide "Mango Mania" tree-planting tree movement
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aquino, Oshiro, Say, Thielen excused (4).
3/29/2017