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HI SB2531

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kaiali'i Kahele

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Department of Land and Natural Resources forest stewardship program (specific dollar amount not specified in bill text)

  • Expands the state tree nursery's plant stocks to include native trees and plant species beneficial for agricultural productivity and soil health, in collaboration with the greenhouse gas sequestration taskforce, University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

  • Renovates and updates state tree nursery equipment and facilities to increase capacity for providing clean planting materials for public and private projects

  • Funds public outreach and education regarding the benefits of trees and plants for soil health and their appropriate use in agricultural settings

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To Forestry.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36

3/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Hawaiian Affairs3/9/2020
Ways and Means2/12/2020
Water and Land1/23/2020

Full Bill Text

No bill text available