Department Of Agriculture
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Support Efforts To Improve The Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan. [SR-19]
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Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Support Efforts To Improve The Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan.
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Idaho 2024 Regular Session
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. [SB-1372]
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APPROPRIATIONS -- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE -- Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Create A Plan To Develop An Invasive Pests Placard Program And Assess The Resources Needed To Implement The Program. [HR-14]
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Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Create A Plan To Develop An Invasive Pests Placard Program And Assess The Resources Needed To Implement The Program.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Create A Plan To Develop An Invasive Pests Placard Program And Assess The Resources Needed To Implement The Program. [HCR-24]
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Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Create A Plan To Develop An Invasive Pests Placard Program And Assess The Resources Needed To Implement The Program.
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Idaho 2024 Regular Session
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. [HB-550]
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APPROPRIATIONS -- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE -- Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Agriculture. [HB-2737]
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Requires the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with other state agencies, to conduct a feasibility study and submit a report to the Legislature on the impact of roadside stands displaying and selling value-added products and the establishment of additional requirements for retail agricultural-based commercial operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Cannabis. [SB-3335]
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Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority and Cannabis and Hemp Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses and clarifies existing traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity. [HB-2619]
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to lead and coordinate the State's invasive pest control and eradication biosecurity efforts. Establishes certain reporting requirements. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for programs and positions in agricultural biosecurity. Appropriates funds to each county as a grant-in-aid, subject to a county match, for the implementation of feral chicken control programs. (CD1)
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Taxation. [SB-3247]
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Creates an income tax credit for transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Cannabis. [HB-2600]
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Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority and Cannabis Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning January 1, 2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes for adult-use cannabis sales. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets Department of Agriculture to the Hawaii Cannabis Authority. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Agriculture. [SB-3261]
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Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain supplies under certain circumstances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Agricultural Infrastructure. [HB-2545]
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Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for various agricultural infrastructure projects throughout the State.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Agricultural Loans. [HB-2335]
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Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Agricultural Loans. [SB-3024]
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Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Hemp. [SB-3025]
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Repeals the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall not require inspections or sampling of hemp that duplicates inspections or sampling required by the United States Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Hemp. [HB-2336]
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Makes imposition of the fine penalty applicable to any violation of the commercial hemp production licensure requirement as well as restrictions on growing and transporting hemp. Repeals the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall not require testing or sampling of hemp that duplicates testing and sampling required by the United States Department of
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Pesticides. [HB-2299]
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Effective 1/1/2025, prohibits restricted use pesticides from being applied within one-half mile of schools during normal school hours and of state or county public parks.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Agriculture. [SB-2932]
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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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Agriculture. [HB-2136]
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement a pesticide inspection program to increase compliance with the proper use of restricted use pesticides and ensure the continued prohibition on the use or application of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos. Requires the Department to post the inspection results on its website upon completion of a final order for a violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Invasive Species. [HB-2139]
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement an invasive species inspection placard program to enhance the control, removal, and eradication of invasive species on the premises of an agricultural producer and inform the public of the most recent invasive species inspection results for agricultural producers. Appropriates funds to mitigate the spread of the little fire ant and coconut rhinoceros beetle in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)