Loading chat...

HI HR65

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Decoite

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request the Department of Agriculture to study and recommend methods to increase compliance with agricultural land requirements and prevent abuse of agricultural land leases

  • Study should address strengthening Department of Agriculture inspection efforts to identify noncomplying structures, illegal residential use, and unauthorized construction on agricultural lands

  • Study should develop programs and policies establishing the Department of Agriculture as the designated state enforcement entity for agricultural land compliance, including maintaining contact with farmers filing complaints

  • Study should address preventing impermissible uses in agricultural districts, confiscating leases from those leaving land uncultivated for extended periods, and stopping illegal subleasing of agricultural leases

  • Department of Agriculture must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2020 Regular Session convenes

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Study And Make Recommendations On How To Increase Compliance With The Various Requirements For Agricultural Lands And To Prevent Abuse Of Agricultural Land Leases.

Department of Agriculture

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JUD as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, C. Lee excused (2).

3/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/28/2019
Agriculture3/14/2019

Full Bill Text

No bill text available