S.B. 1257 Summary

• Appropriates $1,500,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2017-2018 to fund planning and design of scalable livestock harvest facilities in Hawaii.

• Directs the Department of Agriculture to expend the appropriated funds for developing comprehensive plans for livestock harvest facilities that can adapt to changing industry throughput and be utilized statewide.

• Addresses the resurgence of cattle remaining in Hawaii for local consumption by providing funding for facilities to modernize and improve processing capabilities.

• Takes effect on July 1, 2050.