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HI SCR139

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Agribusiness Development Corporation to designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, and Poamoho as the Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor to support diversified farming on former pineapple plantation lands.

  • Requests the Department of Transportation to implement traffic signage on corridor roadways establishing a 35 miles per hour speed limit and "No Passing" zones.

  • Requests the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish a prioritized list of agricultural infrastructure improvement projects based on estimated production increases, project costs, county plans, zoning, state land use, and other relevant factors.

  • Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to submit a report with its prioritized list, findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2026 Regular Session.

  • Supports Hawaii's goal to double local food production by 2030 and addresses food security concerns given that Hawaii imports approximately 85 percent of consumed food.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation 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 Transportation

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance4/14/2025
Agriculture4/4/2025
Agriculture and Environment3/12/2025

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