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HI HCR126
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sean Quinlan
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AI Summary
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Urges the Governor, Department of Agriculture, University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, and related entities to expand Hawaii's aquaculture industry to meet the goal of doubling local food production by 2020.
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Notes that nearly 90% of Hawaii's food stock is imported, including over 60% of seafood consumed in the state, leading to higher food prices, increased carbon emissions, and invasive species threats.
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Highlights that Hawaii's aquaculture industry generated $76.4 million in farm gate value in 2017 as the third highest contributor to diversified agriculture, with potential to create 50,000 jobs and $1 billion in market value if doubled nationally.
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Calls for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to transfer four identified tax map key parcels to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for aquaculture production purposes.
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References Senate Bill No. 753 as proposing revitalization of the Department of Agriculture's Animal Industry Division, which absorbed the former Aquaculture Development Program.
Legislative Description
Urging The Governor, The Department Of Agriculture, The University Of Hawaii College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources, And Other Related Entities To Take Action To Help Expand The Aquaculture Industry In The State.
Aquaculture Support and Expansion
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, C. Lee excused (2).
3/28/2019