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HI SB1272

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a full-time program specialist position within the Department of Agriculture to seek and write grants, provide technical assistance, and administer grant programs.

  • The position will assist farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural operators in applying for and obtaining grants from the United States Department of Agriculture and other sources, including helping them comply with grant requirements.

  • Prioritizes assistance for farmers and ranchers who produce local food that is at least partially consumed within Hawaii.

  • Appropriates funding from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to carry out the purposes of this Act (specific amount not specified in bill text).

  • Takes effect upon approval on July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Relating To Agriculture.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.

2/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2023
Agriculture and Environment1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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