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HI HB657

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Elle Cochran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Agriculture shall hire a consultant to work with hemp farmers to identify infrastructure needs of the hemp industry across Hawaii's islands.

  • Consultant must submit a report by July 1, 2024 to the legislature, governor, and board of agriculture chairperson with recommended infrastructure by island.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2023
Agriculture1/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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