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)
HB-497: Relating To The Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs.
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
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)
HB-428: Relating To Farm To Families.
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
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)
HB-496: Relating To Mmaki Tea.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Act 242, On 06/27/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1344). on 06/27/2025
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)
SB-693: Relating To The Food Hub Pilot Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Act 185, On 06/06/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1285). on 06/06/2025
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.
SB-690: Relating To Agriculture.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Edt/aen, Wam. on 01/23/2025
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)
SB-678: Relating To Agriculture.
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
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)
SB-250: Relating To Taxation.
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
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)
SB-216: Relating To Farm Dwellings.
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
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)
SB-140: Relating To Invasive Species.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Act 240, On 06/27/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1342). on 06/27/2025
HR-141: 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
You have voted HR-141: 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..
SCR-192: 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
You have voted SCR-192: 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..
HCR-161: 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
You have voted HCR-161: Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations..
You have voted SR-111: Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan..
SCR-126: 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
You have voted SCR-126: 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-164: 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
You have voted SCR-164: 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..
HCR-162: 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
You have voted HCR-162: 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..
SR-163: 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
You have voted SR-163: 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..
You have voted SCR-129: Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan..