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HI HR207

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gene Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Kamehameha Schools to extend farm leases in Hawaii Kai's Kamilonui Valley for at least five more years, as all leases expire in July 2025.

  • Requests Kamehameha Schools forgive a $10,000 EPA cesspool conversion fine that was passed on to the farmers, worsening their financial situation.

  • Calls for Kamehameha Schools to hold a community townhall meeting with the Kamilonui Valley Farmers Association to gather input on the future of the valley.

  • Notes that the Hawaii Kai farmers, mostly in their seventies with modest incomes, contribute to state priorities of food resiliency and agriculture.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to Kamehameha Schools and the Kamilonui Valley Farmers Association.

Legislative Description

Urging Kamehameha Schools To Extend The Leases Of The Hawaii Kai Farmers For At Least Five Years.

Agriculture

Last Action

Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 22

3/14/2024

Committee Referrals

Water & Land3/14/2024

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