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HI SB448

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire a conservation easement on agricultural lands in central Oahu

  • Cites Hawaii State Constitution requirements to conserve and protect agricultural lands, promote diversified agriculture, and increase agricultural self-sufficiency

  • References existing state mandates requiring 30% of public school food be locally sourced by 2030 and 50% of state department produce purchases be local by January 1, 2050

  • Effective date of July 1, 3000 indicates this is a placeholder bill awaiting further amendment before implementation

Legislative Description

Relating To Agriculture.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/11/2025
Agriculture3/4/2025
Ways and Means2/11/2025
Economic Development and Technology1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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