Department Of Agriculture

State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To The Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs. [HB-497] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 396) As Amended In Hd 2, Recommending Referral To Fin. on 02/11/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Farm To Families. [HB-428] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Human Services ]
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Conference Committee Meeting Will Reconvene On Tuesday 04-22-25 9:31am In Conference Room 325. on 04/21/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Mmaki Tea. [HB-496] [Consumer Protection ] [Food ] [Funding ] [Small Business ]
Prohibits the use of certain words and misleading Hawaiian imagery, place names, and motifs on the label of a consumer package that contains or includes tea or dried leaves from the plant Pipturus albidus, unless 100 per cent of the tea or dried leaves were cultivated, harvested, and dried in the State. Appropriates funds for a Measurement Standards Inspector position. (CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Act 242, On 06/27/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1344). on 06/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Land Use. [SB-760] [Agriculture ] [Animals ]
Authorizes rodeos on lands that are zoned for agricultural use.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey Referred To Wtl/tca, Jdc. on 01/23/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To The Food Hub Pilot Program. [SB-693] [Food ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ]
Appropriates funds for the continued implementation of the Food Hub Pilot Program, including the awarding of grant moneys to qualifying food hubs. (CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Act 185, On 06/06/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1285). on 06/06/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture. [SB-690] [Agriculture ] [Water ] [Food ] [Budget and Spending ] [Infrastructure ]
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects per the agricultural infrastructure of the State, a food and product innovation network, and outstanding debt on the Waiahole water system.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Referred To Edt/aen, Wam. on 01/23/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture. [SB-678] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Energy ] [Taxes ] [Funding ]
Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 163) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/10/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Taxation. [SB-250] [Taxes ] [Agriculture ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Creates an income tax credit for qualified transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 50) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/05/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Farm Dwellings. [SB-216] [Agriculture ] [Housing ]
Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted farm dwellings during fiscal year 2025-2026. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 457) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/13/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Invasive Species. [SB-140] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Animals ] [Trade ]
Prohibits the importation of firewood into the State unless the firewood is certified as heat-treated and labeled accordingly or the importation is authorized and permitted by the Department of Agriculture before importation. Requires persons who import firewood into the State to maintain, and make available on request, records of imports for at least two years. (CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Act 240, On 06/27/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1342). on 06/27/2025

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2024 Regular Session

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2025. [HB-731] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
APPROPRIATIONS -- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE -- Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2025.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Reported Signed By Governor On April 1, 2024 Session Law Chapter 246 Effective: 07/01/2024 on 04/02/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Kauai. [HR-141] [Agriculture ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Kauai.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cedric Gates Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1354-24) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Referral To Fin. on 03/25/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture. [SCR-192] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Food ]
Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1906-24), Recommending Referral To Fin. on 04/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations. [HCR-161] [Agriculture ]
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Quinlan Resolution Adopted In Final Form. on 04/22/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan. [SR-111] [Agriculture ] [Food ]
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Certified Copies Of Resolution Sent, 05-31-24 on 05/31/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Encouraging The Department Of Agriculture And Hawaii State Energy Office To Increase The State's Usage Of Biodiesel And To Fund Programs That Support The Development Of The Biodiesel Industry. [SCR-126] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Encouraging The Department Of Agriculture And Hawaii State Energy Office To Increase The State's Usage Of Biodiesel And To Fund Programs That Support The Development Of The Biodiesel Industry.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads Referred To Eep, Fin, Referral Sheet 27 on 04/05/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft, Vandalism, And Trespass, In The State. [SCR-164] [Agriculture ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft, Vandalism, And Trespass, In The State.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1904-24), Recommending Referral To Jha. on 04/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu County Of Kauai, And County Of Maui. [HCR-162] [Agriculture ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu County Of Kauai, And County Of Maui.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cedric Gates Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1355-24) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Referral To Fin. on 03/25/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Proposed Amendments To Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules, That Provide Important Authorities For The Department To Prevent The Spread Of Insects, Diseases, And Other Invasive Pests Within The State. [SR-163] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Animals ] [Public Health ]
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Proposed Amendments To Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules, That Provide Important Authorities For The Department To Prevent The Spread Of Insects, Diseases, And Other Invasive Pests Within The State.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole Certified Copies Of Resolution Sent, 05-31-24 on 05/31/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan. [SCR-129] [Agriculture ] [Food ]
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1903-24), Recommending Referral To Fin. on 04/15/2024

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