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HI HCR166

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sean Quinlan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses Legislature support for the University of Hawaii's transfer of the Waialee Livestock Experiment Station operation and lands to the Agribusiness Development Corporation

  • Waialee is a 135-acre animal research and demonstration facility on Oahu's north shore, with approximately 65 acres fenced and 35 acres with irrigation potential

  • Facility includes office space, slaughterhouse, feed storage and mixing facility, animal housing for pigs, poultry, swine, cattle, and sheep, plus grazing pastures and a waste-to-biogas demonstration facility

  • Transfer aligns with Chapter 163D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which established the Agribusiness Development Corporation to optimize use of agricultural assets for Hawaii's economic, environmental, and social benefit

  • Requires transmission of certified copies to the Governor, Board of Regents President, University of Hawaii President, Agribusiness Development Corporation leadership, and the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Dean

Legislative Description

Supporting The Finalization And Execution Of The University Of Hawaii's Transfer Of The Operation And Lands Of Waialee Livestock Experiment Station To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.

University of Hawaii

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/12/2018
Higher Education4/10/2018
Finance3/28/2018
Higher Education3/16/2018
Agriculture3/13/2018

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