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HI SCR46
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/23/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Agriculture to form an inter-governmental Kona Area agricultural working group to develop and implement a comprehensive plan addressing agriculture, affordable housing, and economic development.
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Working group directed to develop frameworks for improving farm profitability, securing affordable agricultural land, providing adequate water and energy resources, promoting environmental conservation, and facilitating agricultural research.
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Membership consists of 11 members including the Board of Agriculture Chairperson (as chair), one Senator, one Representative, and representatives from state departments (Business/Economic Development, Hawaiian Home Lands, Health, Transportation, University of Hawaii) and county agencies.
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Working group requested to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2022 Regular Session convenes.
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Resolution addresses opportunities at Keahole Agricultural Park, NELHA facility, wastewater treatment and reuse, Hawaiian Home Lands development potential, and federal Opportunity Zones 215.4 and 216.1 in the Kona area.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Kona Area Agricultural Working Group To Promote Agriculture, Economic Development, And Housing.
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).
4/8/2021