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HI SCR109
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Agriculture to designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, and Poamoho as the Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor.
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Requests the Department of Agriculture establish a prioritized list of agricultural infrastructure improvement projects based on estimated production increase, project cost, county plans, zoning and land use considerations, state land use, and other relevant factors.
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report with its prioritized list, findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 Regular Session.
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Establishes context that Hawaii imports 85 percent of its food and has a state goal to double local food production by 2030, requiring new infrastructure including roads and water systems.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Agriculture 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.
Department of Agriculture
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).
4/17/2023