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HI HCR176
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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AI Summary
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Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Agribusiness Development Corporation, is urged to designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, and Poamoho as the Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor.
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Department of Agriculture is urged to establish a prioritized list of agricultural infrastructure improvement projects based on estimated production increases, project costs, county plans, county zoning and land use, state land use, and other relevant factors.
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Hawaii imports approximately 85 percent of its food and has set a goal to double local food production by 2030, requiring new agricultural infrastructure including roads and water systems.
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Department of Agriculture must submit a report containing the prioritized list, findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the 2024 Regular Session.
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Certified copies of the resolution are to be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture and Executive Director of the Agribusiness Development Corporation.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.
Report
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).
3/31/2023