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HI HB2234
Bill
Status
1/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kyle Yamashita
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AI Summary
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Department of Agriculture shall develop and implement a program to obtain tropical plant materials from in-state and out-of-state sources, diagnostically screen them for harmful insects and diseases, propagate disease-free materials, and distribute them to Hawaii farmers.
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Department of Agriculture must consult with tropical flower and foliage growers and agricultural research entities when developing the program.
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Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules by January 1, 2024 under Chapter 91 to specify plant species and varieties requiring additional regulations and establish quarantine requirements, diagnostic measures, and import requirements.
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Appropriation of unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to develop and implement the tropical flower and foliage plant material distribution program.
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Effective date is July 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Relating To Agricultural Production.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/9/2022