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HI HB1602

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cory Chun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) grant specialist position within the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to help farmers and ranchers apply for, obtain, and fulfill grant requirements
  • The grant specialist will assist with grants from the United States Department of Agriculture, state agencies, counties, and private entities
  • Priority assistance will be given to farmers and ranchers who produce local food that is at least partly consumed within Hawaii
  • Appropriates an unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund the position
  • Effective date is July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the effective date is to be determined)

Legislative Description

Relating To Agriculture.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2026
Agriculture1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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