HI HR199

Urges the Governor, Legislature, and Hawaii's congressional delegation to pursue an exemption to the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution for agricultural produce grown in Hawaii.

Identifies that Hawaii imports over 85% of its food, creating food security vulnerabilities exacerbated by climate change and increased shipping costs from the Jones Act.

Notes that 96% of Hawaii farms are small farms (under 500 acres), with 58% averaging 16 acres or less, and that the average small farm incurs nearly $10,000 in annual losses due to high farming costs.

Argues that the Commerce Clause, intended to prevent state discrimination against interstate commerce, has created unfair economic advantages for continental U.S. agricultural producers over Hawaii's local farmers.

Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to Hawaii's congressional delegation, the Governor, Attorney General, Board of Agriculture Chairperson, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chair.