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HI HR199
Resolution
Status
3/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Richard Creagan
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AI Summary
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Department of Agriculture requested to conduct a study evaluating the amount of agriculture in Hawaii used solely for subsistence farming.
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Department must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2018 Regular Session convenes.
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Resolution defines subsistence farming as farming operations primarily for direct personal or family consumption and not for commercial purposes.
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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