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HI HR199

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Richard Creagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Agriculture requested to conduct a study evaluating the amount of agriculture in Hawaii used solely for subsistence farming.

  • Department must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2018 Regular Session convenes.

  • Resolution defines subsistence farming as farming operations primarily for direct personal or family consumption and not for commercial purposes.

  • Resolution emphasizes potential benefits of subsistence farming including increased local food production, environmental protection, affordable food access, and higher property tax revenues from previously fallow land.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study To Evaluate The Amount Of Agriculture In The State That Is Solely Used For Subsistence Farming.

Department of Agriculture

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Souki excused (1).

3/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance3/28/2018
Agriculture3/13/2018

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