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HI SCR24
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Maile Shimabukuro
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AI Summary
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Urges the Governor, Legislature, and Hawaii's congressional delegation to pursue a federal exemption to the Commerce Clause for agricultural produce grown in Hawaii.
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Identifies Hawaii's food security vulnerability, with over 85% of food imports and exposure to climate risks including sea level rise and hurricanes.
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Cites high farming costs in Hawaii including Jones Act shipping requirements, land costs, and water rates that create unfair competition for local farmers against continental producers.
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Notes that 96% of Hawaii farms are small farms under 500 acres, with 58% averaging 16 or fewer acres, and the average small farm losing nearly $10,000 annually.
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Directs transmittal of the resolution to Hawaii's congressional delegation, the Governor, Attorney General, Board of Agriculture Chairperson, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board Chair.
Legislative Description
Urging The State To Pursue An Exemption To The Commerce Clause Of The United States Constitution For Agricultural Produce Grown Or Raised In The State Of Hawaii.
Exemption
Last Action
The committee on AEN deferred the measure.
3/29/2023