HI SB2710

Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) accredited rural appraiser position within the Department of Agriculture to address the lack of specialized agricultural appraisers in Hawaii.

Finds that Hawaii has no accredited rural or farm appraisers, and that commercial appraisers lack the specialized knowledge to accurately value agricultural properties, resulting in state agricultural land appraisals that exceed actual value.

Appropriates funds from general state revenues for fiscal year 2020-2021 to create the rural appraiser position (specific dollar amount not specified in bill text).

Effective date set for July 1, 2050.