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HI SCR176
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Donovan Cruz
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AI Summary
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Request Governor to negotiate land exchanges whereby the State acquires private agricultural lands in exchange for providing state lands to private parties for housing development.
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Direct Governor to coordinate with Department of Agriculture, Department of Land and Natural Resources, and other relevant state agencies holding state land titles for potential exchanges.
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Negotiations should aim to obtain large tracts of suitable agricultural land for state leasing to farmers and provide urban lands along Oahu's rail transit corridor for affordable housing, workforce housing, and mixed-use development.
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Require Governor to submit a report by twenty days before the 2018 Regular Session detailing feasibility of land exchanges, suitable parcels, market values, and any necessary appropriations or legislation.
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Transmit copies to Governor, Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairperson, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Executive Director, and Board of Agriculture Chairperson.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Governor To Negotiate Land Exchanges For The Purpose Of Acquiring Private Lands Suitable For Long-term Diversified Agriculture Production In Exchange For State Lands To Be Acquired For Affordable, Workforce, And Other Housing For Hawaii Residents.
Agriculture
Last Action
The committee on HOU deferred the measure.
3/24/2017