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HI HR174
Resolution
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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AI Summary
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Request Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Agribusiness Development Corporation, to examine existing laws related to sugar and pineapple industries and determine if updates are needed for diversified crops
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Department of Agriculture to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 Regular Session convening
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Resolution recognizes Agribusiness Development Corporation's role established in 1994 to facilitate transition of Hawaii's agriculture from sugar and pineapple dominance to diversified crops
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Resolution acknowledges underutilized agricultural infrastructure including irrigation systems, roads, processing facilities, and warehouses left by downsizing sugar and pineapple industries
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Resolution emphasizes potential to enhance local economy, provide employment, reduce reliance on imported agricultural products, and increase access to farmland for small local farmers and cooperatives
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Examine Existing Laws Related To The Sugar And Pineapple Industries And Determine Whether Updates Should Be Made For The Utilization Of Diversified Crops.
Agriculture
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