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HI HB500
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kirstin Kahaloa
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AI Summary
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Establishes one full-time permanent Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) Kona Cooperative Extension program
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Appropriates $76,570 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same amount for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund the new position
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Position will support the coffee and orchard crops extension, applied research program, and the Kona Research Station in Hawaii County
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Addresses critical support needs for Hawaii's coffee industry, valued at approximately $48.2 million in the 2023-2024 season, which currently has only one CTAHR extension agent statewide
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Aims to free up grant funding currently used for staff salaries (30-47% of grants) so more resources can go directly to educational events, research, equipment, and farmer support
Legislative Description
Relating To Agriculture.
Appropriations ($)
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025