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HI HB2250

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2022

Primary Sponsor

Justin Woodson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Education to develop programs encouraging the development of gardens on school property, with priority given to growing edible and native Hawaiian plants.

  • Requires the Department of Education to consult with the University of Hawaii at Manoa's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources regarding best practices in gardening, including vertical gardening, aquaponics, and community gardening.

  • Expands the Hawaii Community Development Authority's authority to develop programs providing incentives for urban gardening programs, with similar consultation requirements regarding best practices.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Gardens.

Department of Education

Last Action

Referred to EDU/AEN/EET, WAM.

3/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Education3/11/2022
Finance2/18/2022
Education1/28/2022

Full Bill Text

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