HI SB2319

Converts one temporary grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to a permanent position, reversing a change made by Act 230, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024

Appropriates general fund revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund the 1.0 full-time equivalent grant writer position (specific dollar amount not specified in bill text)

The grant writer position is responsible for identifying, applying for, and managing federal and private grants supporting agriculture, biosecurity, food security, and climate resiliency programs

Requires the position funding to be included in the department's base budget for future fiscal bienniums

Effective date set as July 1, 2050 (placeholder date)