HI SB3256

Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to help offset high shipping costs faced by farmers and livestock producers due to Hawaii's geographic isolation.

Creates a reimbursement program for geographically disadvantaged farmers and livestock producers to cover eligible transportation costs for agricultural products, inputs, supplies, equipment, and livestock moving intra-island, inter-island, and out-of-state.

Creates a grant program specifically targeting small-scale farmers, ranchers, food hubs, and agricultural producers in rural or underserved areas to subsidize transportation costs for production and distribution of agricultural commodities.

Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Special Fund to receive legislative appropriations, federal funds, private contributions, and other revenues to support both programs.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to submit annual reports to the legislature beginning in 2027 detailing program participation, costs, impacts on agricultural productivity, and recommendations.