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HI HB657
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Elle Cochran
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AI Summary
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Department of Agriculture shall hire a consultant to work with hemp farmers to identify infrastructure needs of the hemp industry across Hawaii's islands.
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Consultant must submit a report by July 1, 2024 to the legislature, governor, and board of agriculture chairperson with recommended infrastructure by island.
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Report must include schematics of processing steps and infrastructure needed from harvest to product, with approximate costs per component, sizing/capacity options, and required square footage.
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Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2023-2024 for the department to hire the consultant and prepare the report (specific dollar amount left blank in bill).
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Act takes effect June 30, 3000.
Legislative Description
Relating To Agriculture.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).
2/17/2023