HI SB2154

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a one-year study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers, including strategies to support a robust agricultural sector

Mandates a report of findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2027 regular session

Appropriates general fund money for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the agricultural markets study (specific amount left blank)

Establishes two new full-time positions: one data scientist/statistician/market analyst and one field researcher to collect agricultural data and build a public agricultural data dashboard

Effective date of July 1, 2050 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment)