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HI SR189

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Agriculture to designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, and Poamoho as the Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor.

  • Requests the Department of Agriculture establish a prioritized list of agricultural infrastructure improvement projects, considering estimated production increases, project costs, county plans, zoning and land use designations, and state land use.

  • Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report with its prioritized list, findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2021 Regular Session.

  • Acknowledges Hawaii imports approximately 85 percent of its food and has a goal to double local food production by 2030, necessitating improved agricultural infrastructure.

  • Directs transmittal of the resolution to the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture.

Legislative Description

Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.

Report

Last Action

Referred to AEN.

3/10/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/10/2020

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