HI HB1659

Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to amend and extend existing pasture leases for a maximum of sixty-five years to promote sustainable food production and preserve natural resources.

Allows the board to issue new pasture leases by negotiation if the lands are already under pastoral use and the issuance furthers public purposes, notwithstanding section 171-59.

Permits the board to calculate agricultural and pastoral lease rents based on the value of the land's agricultural uses rather than other valuation methods.

Requires the board to adopt rules under chapter 91 to implement the provisions of this Act.

Effective date is July 1, 2050.