HI HB2263

Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for maintenance and improvements to the East Kauai irrigation system for fiscal year 2024-2025.

Appropriates funds to establish full-time equivalent (FTE) positions within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to maintain and improve the East Kauai irrigation system.

Establishes that appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025, citing public interest and identified needs as justification.

Finds that the East Kauai irrigation system services approximately 5,920 acres of agricultural land on Kauai and supplies water to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands with a reservation of approximately 500,000 gallons per day from the Wailua river.

Takes effect July 1, 3000.