Department Of Agriculture

State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture. [SB-2794] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Food ]
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for a meat inspection program and for costs for meat inspection services, including one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2410) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture. [HB-2142] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Budget and Spending ]
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for its meat inspection program, including positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cedric Gates Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 437-24) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture. [HB-2134] [Agriculture ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading And Referred To Wam. on 03/13/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To The Hawaii Farm To Food Bank Program. [HB-2137] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Human Services ] [Poverty ]
Establishes the Hawaii farm to food bank program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 516-24) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/16/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Invasive Pests. [HB-2006] [Agriculture ] [Animals ] [Funding ] [Public Safety ]
Establishes and appropriates funds for an invasive species placard program. Requires the department of agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading invasive pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti Referred To Agr, Fin, Referral Sheet 2 on 01/24/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Invasive Pests. [SB-2559] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Public Health ]
Establishes a pest placard program. Requires the Department of Agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2413) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam/cpn. on 02/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture. [SB-2423] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2412) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture. [SB-2422] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Water ] [Food ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard The Committee On Aen Deferred The Measure. on 02/12/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity. [SB-2419] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Public Health ]
Appropriates funds for the biosecurity program of the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement projects for clean plant material, agricultural treatments, diagnostics, and pest management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama Excused (4). on 03/19/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To The Hawaii Farm To Food Bank Program. [SB-2479] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Human Services ] [Poverty ]
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2407) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture. [SB-2361] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2415) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Environmental Impact Statements. [SB-2161] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Energy ] [Food ] [Water ]
Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from environmental review requirements, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim Introduced. on 01/18/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture. [SB-652] [Agriculture ] [Animals ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to mitigate and control infestations of the two-lined spittlebug, undertake recovery efforts for lands damaged by the two-lined spittlebug, and establish a five-year pilot program to mitigate and control the significant increase in the population of feral chickens and pigs throughout the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey Received Notice Of Discharge Of All Conferees (hse. Com. No. 457). on 03/25/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Biofuels. [SB-803] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [Budget and Spending ] [Food ]
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a two-year pilot project to grow biodiesel crops on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Aquaculture. [HB-489] [Agriculture ] [Animals ] [Food ] [Science ]
Requires the animal industry division of the department of agriculture to administer an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Allows the animal industry division to issue permits for such purposes. Requires the animal industry division to develop a risk-based framework for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process and to undertake certain activities to develop and expand the aquaculture industry. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Regulation Of Importation. [HB-544] [Agriculture ] [Animals ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Requires the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically prior to the debarkation of passengers or baggage. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture. [SB-640] [Agriculture ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ]
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Farm Dwellings. [SB-789] [Agriculture ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ]
Prohibits the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots beginning 1/1/2024. Prohibits residence within an unpermitted farm dwelling. Authorizes inspections.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture Enterprises. [SB-641] [Agriculture ] [Infrastructure ] [Economic Development ]
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes an agricultural enterprise program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Relating To Aquaculture. [HB-746] [Agriculture ] [Animals ]
Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the department of agriculture plant industry division relating to the State's aquaculture program to the animal industry division.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cedric Gates Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023

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