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HI SR157

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request Department of Agriculture to designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, and Poamoho as the Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor.

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

  • Request Department of Agriculture to establish a prioritized list of agricultural infrastructure improvement projects considering estimated production increases, project costs, county plans, zoning/land use, state land use, and other relevant factors.

  • Department of Agriculture must submit a report containing the prioritized list, findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the 2026 Regular Session.

  • Background recognizes Hawaii imports approximately 85 percent of its food and has a goal to double local food production by 2030.

Legislative Description

Requesting 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 Transportation

Last Action

Report and Resolution Adopted.

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/12/2025

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