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Aquaculture/fishpondsHema2 - Indigenous, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK)HB2626 Streamlining fishpond leasingAlivehttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2626&year=2024Appropriates funds to the Board of Land and Natural Resources to create a standard lease application and programmatic environmental impact statement to streamline the process of leasing government-owned Hawaiian fishponds_ prioritizing community co-managed organizations and projects.RELATING TO FISHPONDS.POEPOE_ AMATO_ BELATTI_ CHUN_ EVSLIN_ HOLT_ HUSSEY-BURDICK_ ICHIYAMA_ KAHALOA_ KILA_ KITAGAWA_ MARTEN_ MORIKAWA_ PERRUSO_ TAM_ TARNAS_ TODD
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Aquaculture/fishpondsMckenzieSB2159Aquaculture in State Ag Functional PlanDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2159&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture_ in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development_ to prepare and periodically update the State Agriculture Functional Plan to include other agricultural economic updates_ including seafood sustainability_ that expand the State's priority on food by including wild seafood as a viable food source. Requires the Governor to submit the plan to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2026.RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.INOUYE_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ MORIWAKI_ Kim
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Aquaculture/fishpondsJayna2 - Indigenous, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK)SB2329Funds for mullet productionHB2631Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2329&year=2024Appropriates funds_ including for positions_ equipment_ and maintenance and operating costs_ for mullet production for fishponds and stock enhancement.RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.SHIMABUKURO_ CHANG_ KEOHOKALOLE_ Wakai
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Aquaculture/fishpondsLeaHB2000SB2767Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2000&year=2024Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture.RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.LAMOSAO_ AMATO_ BELATTI_ CHUN_ COCHRAN_ EVSLIN_ GARRETT_ KAHALOA_ KILA_ KITAGAWA_ MARTEN_ MIYAKE_ MORIKAWA_ NISHIMOTO_ ONISHI_ PERRUSO_ TAKENOUCHI_ TAM
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Aquaculture/fishpondsMckenzie/Lea12 - BioremediationRestorative aquacultureHB2001Feasibility study to id. potential sites for restorative aquacultureSB2083Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2001&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE.LAMOSAO_ AMATO_ BELATTI_ CHUN_ COCHRAN_ GARRETT_ HOLT_ ICHIYAMA_ KAHALOA_ KAPELA_ KILA_ MARTEN_ MARTINEZ_ MIYAKE_ MORIKAWA_ NAKASHIMA_ NISHIMOTO_ PERRUSO_ POEPOE_ QUINLAN_ TAKENOUCHI_ TAM_ TARNAS
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Aquaculture/fishpondsMckenzieHB2599Exempts fisheries from enviro. rev. requirementsDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2599&year=2024Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements.RELATING TO FISHERIES.TARNAS
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Aquaculture/fishpondsJaynaHB2618Feasibility study to id. potential sites for commercial aquaculture expansionSB2410Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2618&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.KAHALOA_ GARRETT_ GATES_ LAMOSAO_ TARNAS_ TODD
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Aquaculture/fishpondsHema2 - Indigenous, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK)HB2631 Funds for mullet productionSB2329Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2631&year=2024Appropriates funds_ including for positions_ equipment_ and maintenance and operating costs_ for mullet production for fishponds and stock enhancement.RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.PERRUSO_ AMATO_ GANADEN_ KAPELA_ MARTEN_ MORIKAWA_ NISHIMOTO_ POEPOE_ TARNAS
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Aquaculture/fishpondsMckenzie/Lea12 - BioremediationRestorative aquacultureSB2083Feasibility study to id. potential sites for restorative aquacultureHB2001Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2083&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE.WAKAI_ AQUINO_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ HASHIMOTO_ INOUYE_ KEOHOKALOLE_ KIDANI_ MORIWAKI_ RICHARDS
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Aquaculture/fishpondsHemaSB2161Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2161&year=2024Exempts 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.RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.INOUYE_ CHANG_ Kim_ Wakai
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Aquaculture/fishpondsJayna2 - Indigenous, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK)SB2296Funds to restore and restock fishponds (fingerlings and limu)Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2296&year=2024Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore and restock fishponds by procuring fingerlings and limu and establishing one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Aquaculture Coordinator Biologist VI position.RELATING TO FISHPONDS.INOUYE
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Aquaculture/fishpondsJaynaFollowed last session SB 650SB2410Feasibility study to id. potential sites for commercial aquaculture expansionHB2618Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2410&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.GABBARD_ CHANG_ Elefante_ Fukunaga_ Wakai
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Aquaculture/fishpondsHemaFollowed last session SB 519SB2412HB2617Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2412&year=2024Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee within the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.GABBARD_ CHANG_ DECOITE_ MCKELVEY_ RICHARDS_ Elefante_ Moriwaki_ Wakai
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Aquaculture/fishpondsSimilar to SB2159SB2595Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2595&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture_ in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development_ to prepare and periodically update the State Agriculture Functional Plan to include updates on seafood sustainability and other agricultural economic updates that expand the State's priority on food_ including recognizing wild seafood as a viable food source. Requires the Governor to submit an updated state agriculture functional plan to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2026.RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.GABBARD
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Aquaculture/fishpondsLeaSB2767HB2000Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2767&year=2024Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture.RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.WAKAI_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ KANUHA_ KIDANI_ SHIMABUKURO_ Fukunaga_ San Buenaventura
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Aquaculture/fishpondsSB3238Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3238&year=2024For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024_ provides an aquaculture investment tax credit for investments into a qualified aquaculture business.RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.INOUYE_ AQUINO_ CHANG_ DECOITE_ GABBARD_ MCKELVEY_ Elefante_ Wakai
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Emergency Preparednesstrinity3 - Food System Resilience and Disaster PreparednessHB1796Jobs for emergency preparedness and climate changeSB2578Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1796&year=2024Requires the Hawaii clean energy initiative program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the energy security special fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation.RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.KAPELA_ AMATO_ COCHRAN_ GANADEN_ HUSSEY-BURDICK_ LA CHICA_ MARTEN_ MORIKAWA_ PERRUSO_ POEPOE_ TAM_ TODD_ WOODSON
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Emergency Preparednesslono3 - Food System Resilience and Disaster PreparednessHB2190Right to GardenSB3320Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2190&year=2024Prohibits any articles of incorporation_ declaration_ bylaws_ administrative rules_ house rules_ or association documents of a condominium property regime_ planned community association_ or homeowners' association from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens within any of its units.RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.AMATO_ BELATTI_ COCHRAN_ EVSLIN_ GATES_ KAPELA_ KILA_ KOBAYASHI_ LA CHICA_ LOWEN_ MARTEN_ M. MIZUNO_ MORIKAWA_ NISHIMOTO_ PERRUSO_ POEPOE_ TAM
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Emergency PreparednessIiwileo*Intentions #7SB2578Jobs for emergency preparedness and climate changeHB1796Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2578&year=2024Requires the Hawaii clean energy initiative program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the energy security special fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation.RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.LEE
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Emergency PreparednessIiwileo*3 - Food System Resilience and Disaster PreparednessSB3244Resilience Hubs ProgramDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3244&year=2024Establishes the Resilience Hubs Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Establishes the Resiliency Hubs Revolving Fund to accomplish provisions of the Resilience Hubs Program. Allots money from and renames the environmental response_ energy_ food security_ and resilience tax into the Resiliency Hubs Revolving Fund.RELATING TO RESILIENCE HUBS.GABBARD
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Emergency Preparednesslono3 - Food System Resilience and Disaster PreparednessSB3320Right to GardenHB2190Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3320&year=2024Prohibits any articles of incorporation_ declaration_ bylaws_ administrative rules_ house rules_ or association documents of a condominium property regime_ planned community association_ or homeowners' association from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens within any of its units.RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.SHIMABUKURO_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ GABBARD_ MCKELVEY_ Kidani_ Richards
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Farm to Schoollono5 - Universal Free School MealsHB1775DOE free breakfast & lunch 24/25SB2327Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1775&year=2024Universal Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; DOE; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)Related to EducationMATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON
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Farm to Schoollono1 - Farm to SchoolHB1969Shade and fruit trees in DOEDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1969&year=2024Establishes the shade and fruit tree program in the department of education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees or fruit trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish an arborist position.RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.MARTEN_ AMATO_ COCHRAN_ EVSLIN_ GARRETT_ HUSSEY-BURDICK_ ICHIYAMA_ KAHALOA_ KAPELA_ KOBAYASHI_ LOWEN_ MARTINEZ_ MORIKAWA_ NISHIMOTO_ PERRUSO_ POEPOE_ TAKENOUCHI_ TAM_ TODD_ Ganaden_ Matsumoto
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Farm to SchoolTrinity1 - Farm to SchoolHB2083Recognition program for 30x30SB2365Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2083&year=2024Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires public high schools under the Department of Education to provide plant-based meals as an option under the school meals program.RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.LA CHICA_ AMATO_ COCHRAN_ HUSSEY-BURDICK_ KAPELA_ LOWEN_ MARTEN_ MATSUMOTO_ PERRUSO_ QUINLAN_ SAYAMA_ TAM_ TODD_ WARD
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Farm to SchoolTrinity1 - Farm to SchoolHB2620Exemption from electronic procurement systemDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2620&year=2024Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than $100_000 from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products between $15_000 to less than $100_000.RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.KAHALOA_ GATES_ WOODSON
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Farm to SchoolJanine1 - Farm to SchoolHB2402Emergency appropriations to DOE for food servicesSB3091Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2402&year=2024Makes an emergency appropriation to provide moneys for the Department of Education for its food service operations.MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FOOD SERVICES.SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party)
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Farm to SchoolJanine1 - Farm to SchoolSB3091Emergency appropriations to DOE for food servicesHB2402Alivehttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3091&year=2024Makes an emergency appropriation to provide moneys for the Department of Education for its food service operations.MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FOOD SERVICES.KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party)
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Farm to Schoollono5 - Universal Free School MealsHB1540 Federal Community Eligibility Provision Free School MealsDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1540&year=2024Requires eligible schools to participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision_ which provides federal funds to help schools offer free meals to all students. Appropriates moneys for any difference between federal funds amounts and costs of providing free meals. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.POEPOE_ AMATO_ CHUN_ COCHRAN_ GARRETT_ KAPELA_ KILA_ KITAGAWA_ KOBAYASHI_ LA CHICA_ LAMOSAO_ MARTEN_ MATAYOSHI_ MORIKAWA_ NISHIMOTO_ PERRUSO_ TAKENOUCHI_ TAM_ TARNAS_ TODD
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Farm to SchoolIiwileo*1 - Farm to SchoolHB2129SB2477Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2129&year=2024Includes single-ingredient products as a purchasing option for certain state departments and entities to fulfill their local food purchasing requirements. Defines "single-ingredient product".RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GATES_ COCHRAN_ LOWEN_ MARTEN_ MORIKAWA_ TARNAS_ WOODSON
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Farm to Schooltrinity1 - Farm to SchoolHB2138CTAHR Ag Ed CoordinatorDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2138&year=2024Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish an agriculture education coordinator position.RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.GATES_ BELATTI_ KAHALOA_ KAPELA_ LOWEN_ MARTEN_ MATAYOSHI_ MATSUMOTO_ MORIKAWA_ SOUZA_ TAM_ TARNAS_ WOODSON
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Farm to SchoolJanine1 - Farm to SchoolSB2060CTAHR Edcucational Support AssociateDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2060&year=2024Establishes an Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.KANUHA_ AQUINO_ CHANG_ KIDANI_ San Buenaventura_ Wakai
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Farm to Schoollono5 - Universal Free School MealsSB2327DOE free breakfast & lunch 24/25HB1775Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2327&year=2024Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year_ requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO EDUCATION.SHIMABUKURO_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ MCKELVEY
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Farm to Schooltrinity1 - Farm to SchoolSB2365Recognition program for 30x30HB2083Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2365&year=2024Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires public high schools under the Department of Education to provide plant�based meals as an option under the school meals program.RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.GABBARD_ MCKELVEY_ RICHARDS_ Fukunaga
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Farm to Schooltrinity1 - Farm to SchoolSB2429Recognition program for 30x30HB2083Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2429&year=2024Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires public high schools under the Department of Education to provide plant�based meals as an option under the school meals program.RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.GABBARD
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Farm to SchoolIiwileo*1 - Farm to SchoolSB2477HB2129Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2477&year=2024Includes single-ingredient products as a purchasing option for certain state departments and entities to fulfill their local food purchasing requirements. Defines "single-ingredient product".RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD
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Farm to SchoolJanine1 - Farm to SchoolSB3241Plant-based meals option grant programDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3241&year=2024Establishes a plant-based meals option grant program within the Department of Education. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO PLANT-BASED MEALS.LEE
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Farm to Schoollono1 - Farm to SchoolSB3260100% locally sourcedDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3260&year=2024Requires that_ by a certain date_ 100% of the food purchased by certain state departments consist of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added_ processed_ agricultural_ or food products.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.RICHARDS
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Farmer SupportDOA capacityAnnaHB2134DOA grant specialists (Gates)Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2134&year=2024Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GATES_ BELATTI_ COCHRAN_ HOLT_ KAHALOA_ KILA_ LA CHICA_ LAMOSAO_ LOWEN_ MARTEN_ MIYAKE_ MORIKAWA_ NISHIMOTO_ TARNAS
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Farmer SupportYoung farmersJulianSB2291Advisory board for workforce development for ADC & NELHADeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2291&year=2024Establishes advisory boards_ focused on workforce development_ to the Agribusiness Development Corporation_ Hawaii Technology Development Corporation_ and Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.RELATING TO ADVISORY BOARDS.DELA CRUZ_ DECOITE_ HASHIMOTO_ KANUHA_ KIDANI_ Kim_ Moriwaki_ Wakai
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Farmer SupportWater rightsAnna, Timothy 2 - Indigenous, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK)SB2293Water rights for Kalo farmingDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2293&year=2024Exempts the instream use of water for commercial kalo cultivation conducted in a manner consistent with traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices and on traditional kalo lands from the existing process for the disposition of water rights.RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS.INOUYE
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Farmer SupportDOA capacityClyds, AnnaSB2361DOA grant specialists (Gabbard)Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2361&year=2024Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) grant specialist positions within the department of agriculture and appropriates moneys to fund the positions.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD_ CHANG_ HASHIMOTO_ KANUHA_ McKelvey
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Farmer SupportTax creditsJulianSB2399Gross proceeds by farmers exempt from excise taxDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2399&year=2024Exempts the gross proceeds received by a farmer for the sale of produce from the general excise tax.RELATING TO TAXATION.DECOITE_ CHANG_ HASHIMOTO_ KIDANI_ MCKELVEY_ RICHARDS
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Farmer SupportFarm equipmentWailanaSB2417Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment Pilot ProgramDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2417&year=2024Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment Pilot Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Requires a report to the Legislature.RELATED TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD
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Farmer SupportDOA capacityAnnaSB2424DOA program specialistDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2424&year=2024Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a program specialist position. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD
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Farmer SupportAnnaSB2428Hawaii Agricultural Investment ProgramDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2428&year=2024Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds for program and positions.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD
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Farmer SupportTax creditsJulianSB2432Food Manufacturer Tax CreditDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2432&year=2024Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines "qualified taxpayer" as a manufacturer that produces value-added processed_ agricultural_ or food products. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD
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Farmer SupportFarmer housingNanea, Wahliya13 - Workforce farm housingSB2596Farm cluster housing incentive, repeal existing farm housing law, adoption of county mapsDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2596&year=2024Clarifies that the Land Use Commission's decision-making for the adoption of county maps for the designation of important agricultural lands shall be through a rulemaking proceeding. Establishes an incentive that allows farm cluster housing on important agricultural lands under certain conditions and requires permitting agencies to establish a priority processing procedure for the farm cluster housings. Repeals existing law that governs farm dwellings and employee housing on important agricultural lands.RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.GABBARD
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Farmer SupportCallieAnnSimilar to SB3261; introduced by almost all the same people? Why?SB2799Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Incentive ProgramDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2799&year=2024Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Incentive Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible producers for a portion of the producer's costs to transport agricultural commodities. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.RICHARDS_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ KANUHA_ MCKELVEY_ SHIMABUKURO_ Fukunaga_ Wakai
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Farmer SupportYoung farmersCallieAnnsimilar language to SB2428 introduced by gabbard. what is richards doingSB2805ADC transitioning agricultural businesses to new ownersDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2805&year=2024Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in entering farming or ranching_ or existing farmers or ranchers interested in expanding their business_ with farmers and ranchers who have not yet identified a successor owner. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.RICHARDS_ CHANG_ DECOITE_ SHIMABUKURO_ Kim
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Farmer SupportFarmer housingNanea, CallieAnn13 - Workforce farm housingSB2961Ag Workforce Housing working group GroupDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2961&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish an Agricultural Workforce Housing working group Group to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.RICHARDS
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Farmer SupportNaneaSB 3024Reduced interest rates in Agricultural Loan ProgramDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3024&year=2024Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program.RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party)
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Farmer SupportTax creditsJulian; ClydsSB3247Income tax credit for Shipping ProduceDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3247&year=2024Creates an income tax credit for transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship produce and agricultural goods between counties.RELATING TO TAXATION.GABBARD
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Farmer SupportCallieAnnSB3261Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Incentive ProgramDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3261&year=2024Establishes 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.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.RICHARDS_ CHANG_ DECOITE_ HASHIMOTO_ INOUYE_ MCKELVEY_ SHIMABUKURO_ Fukunaga_ Kidani_ Kim_ Moriwaki_ San Buenaventura_ Wakai
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Farmer SupportTax creditsJulianSB3302Income tax credit for Farmer CostsDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3302&year=2024For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023_ creates an income tax credit for qualified expenses of eligible farmers_ ranchers_ and fishers.RELATING TO TAXATION.GABBARD
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Farmer SupportYoung farmersAnna TIMOTHYSB3304Farmer Succession Pilot ProgramDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3304&year=2024Establishes the Farm Succession Pilot Program under the Leeward Community College. Appropriates funds for the pilot program and for the Department of Agriculture's Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD
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Food AccessNanea8 - FoodbanksHB2590Funds for foodbank purchases from local farmersDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2590&year=2024Appropriates funds for food bank purchase from local farmers_ to be expended by request for proposal via the Department of Agriculture.RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.AMATO_ BELATTI_ COCHRAN_ GANADEN_ KAHALOA_ KAPELA_ KILA_ LOWEN_ MARTEN_ MARTINEZ_ MIYAKE_ M. MIZUNO_ MORIKAWA_ NISHIMOTO_ PERRUSO_ POEPOE_ TAM_ TARNAS_ TODD
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Food AccessAnna; Julian4 - Da Buxwaiting for 1stHB1525 Da BuxDA BUXDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1525&year=2024Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.NISHIMOTO_ Ilagan
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Food AccessClyds, Timothy, Julian 4 - Da BuxHB1661Expanded SNAPDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1661&year=2024Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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Food AccessClyds, Timothy 8 - Foodbankswaiting for 1stHB2137Farm to FoodbankSB2479Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2137&year=2024Establishes the Hawaii farm to food bank program and Hawaii food assistance program special fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.GATES_ BELATTI_ KAHALOA_ KAPELA_ LOWEN_ MARTEN_ MATAYOSHI_ NISHIMOTO_ WOODSON
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Food AccessClyds, Julian4 - Da Buxwaiting for 2ndHB2181SNAP FundingDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2181&year=2024Establishes and appropriates funds for a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipient advisory committee to assist the Department of Human Services in strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for working group families.RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.KAPELA_ AMATO_ BELATTI_ COCHRAN_ GANADEN_ HUSSEY-BURDICK_ KAHALOA_ LOWEN_ MARTEN_ MORIKAWA_ PERRUSO_ POEPOE_ TAM_ TARNAS_ TODD
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Food AccessAnna, CallieAnn, Timothy4 - Da Buxwaiting for 2ndSB2421Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program (Gabbard)Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2421&year=2024Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.GABBARD
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Food AccessNanea8 - Foodbankswaiting for 2ndSB2479Farm to FoodbankHB2137Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2479&year=2024Establishes the Hawaii farm to food bank program and Hawaii food assistance program special fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.GABBARD
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Food AccessAnna, Wahliya4 - Da Buxwaiting for 1stSB2802Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program (Richards)Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2802&year=2024Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to increase the benefits of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program to a wider portion of the State's population and the provision of matching federal funds to the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program.RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY FOOD INCENTIVE PROGRAM.RICHARDS_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ KANUHA_ MCKELVEY_ Wakai
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Land AccessJaynaHB2705State ag park rulesDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2705&year=2024Modifies requirements and restrictions related to the Department of Agriculture's dispositions of non-agricultural park lands to maximize the benefit to the State of agricultural lands and to help the State achieve its economic and food production goals.RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES.M. MIZUNO
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Land AccessLeaSB2413State ag land useHB1971Alivehttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2413&year=2024Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD_ AQUINO_ CHANG_ DECOITE_ MCKELVEY_ RICHARDS_ Elefante_ Moriwaki
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Land AccessMckenzieSB2960Gentleman EstatesAlivehttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2960&year=2024Requires that lessees and purchasers of farm lots and ranch lots use that land for farming and producing food. Authorizes agricultural cooperatives to apply for farmlands.RELATING TO FARMERS.RICHARDS
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Land AccessLeaHB1971State ag land useSB2413Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1971&year=2024Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.MARTEN_ AMATO_ BELATTI_ COCHRAN_ HUSSEY-BURDICK_ ICHIYAMA_ KAPELA_ KOBAYASHI_ LOWEN_ MATAYOSHI_ MORIKAWA_ NISHIMOTO_ ONISHI_ PERRUSO_ PIERICK_ TAM_ TARNAS_ WARD
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Land AccessHema2 - Indigenous, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK)Intentions #4? It's cultural practice but for food prep instead of farming and fishing. Maybe it's like intentions #5?HB2128Imu in state parksSB2478Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2128&year=2024Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish imu infrastructure in state parks. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO IMU INFRASTRUCTURE.GATES_ HOLT_ KAHALOA_ KAPELA_ WOODSON
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Land AccessHema/LeaHB2288Agrivoltaic FarmsDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2288&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop tax incentives_ rebates_ grants_ and loan programs to incentivize and provide financing for agrivoltaic farms and solar energy systems on certain agricultural land. Requires a report to the legislature.RELATING TO AGRIVOLTAICS.HUSSEY-BURDICK_ KAPELA_ PIERICK_ WARD
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Land AccessMckenzieHB2541Prohibiting foreign parties from owning ag landsSB2624Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2541&year=2024Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.GARCIA
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Land AccessHB2638Evaluating agricultural land use potentialSB2155Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2638&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture to contract a third-party entity to compile a report evaluating the agricultural land use potential of each parcel of state-owned lands greater than five acres_ excluding commercial_ residential_ and department of education lands. Requires a report. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND USE POTENTIAL.NAKASHIMA
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Land AccessSB2155Evaluating agricultural land use potentialHB2638Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2155&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture to contract a third-party entity to compile a report evaluating the agricultural land use potential of each parcel of state-owned lands greater than five acres_ excluding commercial_ residential_ and department of education lands. Requires a report. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND USE POTENTIAL.INOUYE_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ MORIWAKI
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Land AccessSB2430State ag land useHB1971Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2430&year=2024Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD
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Land AccessHemaSB2624Prohibiting foreign parties from owning ag landsHB2541Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2624&year=2024Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning_ purchasing_ or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.AWA
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Local Food System DevelopmentNaneaHB1591Microenterprise home kitchensDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1591&year=2024Authorizes microenterprise home kitchens. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding microenterprise home kitchens_ grant and revoke permits_ charge fees_ and conduct inspections. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.RELATING TO MICROENTERPRISE KITCHENS.POEPOE_ AMATO_ CHUN_ COCHRAN_ GANADEN_ GARRETT_ HUSSEY-BURDICK_ KILA_ LOWEN_ MARTEN_ MATAYOSHI_ NISHIMOTO_ PERRUSO_ TAKENOUCHI_ TAM
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Local Food System DevelopmentJulianHB1815ADC supports agritourismDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1815&year=2024Includes agritourism in the definition of "enterprise" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support businesses engaged in agritourism.RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.QUINLAN_ GANADEN_ KAHALOA_ MARTINEZ_ MATAYOSHI
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Local Food System DevelopmentCallieAnnHB1989Decriminalization of raw milkDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1989&year=2024Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk_ raw milk products_ and raw milk dairy products directly from producers to consumers_ for human consumption_ subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes the sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the Board of Agriculture and Department of Health to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2025.RELATING TO RAW MILK.NAKASHIMA
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Local Food System DevelopmentWahliyaHB2144Acces to Local Value-Added Products Act (homemade food operations)Alivehttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2144&year=2024Establishes the Access to Local Value-Added Products Act to allow homemade food operations to sell homemade food products_ under certain conditions_ upon registering with and receiving a permit from the Department of Health.RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION.KAHALOA_ CHUN_ GARRETT_ GATES_ KAPELA_ KILA_ MIYAKE_ TAKENOUCHI
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Local Food System DevelopmentLabelingSB3303Macadamia nut labelingDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3303&year=2024Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the label of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. Allows a private right of action for violations.RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.GABBARD
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Local Food System DevelopmentMeatCallieAnnHB2127Plan to expand meat processing capacitySB2795Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2127&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture_ in collaboration with other state agencies_ to develop and implement a plan to expand the meat processing capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by non-profit food distribution services by 7/1/2025. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.GATES_ BELATTI_ COCHRAN_ KAHALOA_ KITAGAWA_ LAMOSAO_ MARTEN_ MIYAKE_ MORIKAWA_ NISHIMOTO_ TARNAS_ Kobayashi
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Local Food System DevelopmentPlanningWahliya, Timothy3 - Food System Resilience and Disaster PreparednessAlbie's preferred billHB2130Sustainable Food Systems working group GroupSB2414Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2130&year=2024Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems working group Group. Requires a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes an unspecified number of positions within the Department of Agriculture. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.GATES_ HOLT_ KAPELA_ LA CHICA_ LOWEN_ MARTEN_ MATSUMOTO_ MORIKAWA_ NISHIMOTO_ TAKENOUCHI_ TARNAS_ WOODSON
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Local Food System DevelopmentMeatClydsHB2142Funds for DOA meat inspection programSB2794Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2142&year=2024Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for its meat inspection program_ including one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GATES_ CHUN_ KAHALOA_ MATAYOSHI
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Local Food System DevelopmentWahliyaSeems to be the same as SB2422 & SB2932, except it asks for less money HB2545Various ag infrastructure projectsDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2545&year=2024Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for various agricultural infrastructure projects throughout the State.RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.GATES_ COCHRAN_ KAHALOA_ MARTEN_ MATAYOSHI_ MORIKAWA_ TAM_ WOODSON
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Local Food System DevelopmentCallieAnnHB2737Roadside stand regulationsDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2737&year=2024Amends the authorized activities and uses in agricultural districts to prohibit roadside stands from displaying and selling value-added products and establish a minimum percentage of agricultural products that must be produced on the property in order to be offered for sale at certain retail agricultural-based commercial operations.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.QUINLAN
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Local Food System DevelopmentLabeling22 - Truth in labelingSB2082Made in Hawaii labeling mergerDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2082&year=2024Merges the Made in Hawaii with Aloha branding program with the Hawaii Made program under the Department of Business_ Economic Development_ and Tourism. Specifies that the Department of the Attorney General shall be responsible for enforcement of the program. Repeals the Made in Hawaii with Aloha program. Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled "Hawaii Made" or "made in Hawaii" has met the requirement that at least 51% of the wholesale value of the product is added by production within the State include operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.WAKAI_ AQUINO_ FEVELLA_ KIDANI_ SAN BUENAVENTURA_ Chang_ Hashimoto_ Moriwaki_ Shimabukuro
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Local Food System DevelopmentPlanningTimothy 3 - Food System Resilience and Disaster PreparednessPer Albie, this and SB2812 have old language that the DOA rejected. Additionally, the DOA was not consulted on this. SB2414 is the bill Albie assisted withSB2160Sustainable Food Systems working group Group (Inouye, oppose)Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2160&year=2024Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems working group Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a plan for a more sustainable_ resilient local food economy and to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group group_ develop the plan_ and fund an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development's Statewide Sustainability Program.RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.INOUYE_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ HASHIMOTO_ Wakai
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Local Food System DevelopmentMeatWailanaFollowed last yearSB2174Meat and Poultry Inspection ProgramDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2174&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish_ implement_ and administer a Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and annually report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the establishment_ implementation_ and administration of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program.RELATING TO MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION.INOUYE_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ SHIMABUKURO_ Fukunaga_ Wakai
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Local Food System DevelopmentCallieAnnSB2364Plant-Based Building Materials working group GroupDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2364&year=2024Establishes a Plant-Based Building Materials working group Group to report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii and provide economic development and green jobs while sequestering greenhouse gases to help achieve the State's climate target.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD_ MCKELVEY_ RICHARDS_ SHIMABUKURO
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Local Food System DevelopmentPlanningNanea, Timothy, Wahliya 3 - Food System Resilience and Disaster PreparednessAlbie's preferred billSB2414Sustainable Food Systems working group GroupHB2130Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2414&year=2024Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems working group Group. Requires a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes an unspecified number of positions within the Department of Agriculture. Makes an appropriation.RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.GABBARD_ CHANG_ DECOITE_ LEE_ MCKELVEY
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Local Food System DevelopmentWailanaSB2422Food and Product Innovation Network
Companion bill to SB2932
Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2422&year=2024Appropriates 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.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD
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Local Food System DevelopmentCallieAnnSB2778BOA Molokai and Lanai repsDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2778&year=2024Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by providing representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai.RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.DECOITE_ AQUINO_ CHANG_ KIDANI_ San Buenaventura
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Local Food System DevelopmentClyds, WahliyaSB2790DOA Agricultural Data DashboardDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2790&year=2024Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to hire two FTE positions to collect_ manipulate_ and graph data and to build an agricultural data dashboard for public consumption and a one year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.RELATED TO AGRICULTURE.RICHARDS_ AQUINO_ CHANG_ DECOITE_ MCKELVEY_ Kidani_ Wakai
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Local Food System DevelopmentMeatClydsWas in last session's info base but didn't have billSB2794Meat Inspection ProgramHB2142Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2794&year=2024Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for its meat inspection program_ including one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.RICHARDS_ AQUINO
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Local Food System DevelopmentMeatCallieAnnSB2795Plan to expand meat processing capacityHB2127Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2795&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture_ in collaboration with other state agencies_ to develop and implement a plan to expand the meat processing capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by non-profit food distribution services by 7/1/2025. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.RICHARDS_ AQUINO_ CHANG_ KEOHOKALOLE_ MCKELVEY_ SAN BUENAVENTURA_ Kidani_ Wakai
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Local Food System DevelopmentMeatCallieAnnReduces dependence on meat importsSB2801ADC SlaughterhousesDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2801&year=2024Requires the Department of Business_ Economic Development_ and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan_ design_ construct_ and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY.RICHARDS_ CHANG_ FEVELLA_ KANUHA_ SHIMABUKURO_ Elefante_ Moriwaki_ San Buenaventura_ Wakai
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Local Food System DevelopmentWailanasimilar language to SB2422; also introduced by gabbard. SB2932Food and Product Innovation NetworkDeadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2932&year=2024Appropriates 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.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.GABBARD
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Local Food System DevelopmentPlanningWahliya, Timothy3 - Food System Resilience and Disaster PreparednessSB3027Update the 2020 strategic plan for food production and food securityHB2338Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3027&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture_ in cooperation with the Office of the Governor_ to update and supplement the 2020 strategic plan to increase Hawaii's food production and food security. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to 2025 regular session. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO INCREASE FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY.KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party)
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Local Food System DevelopmentPlanningWailana3 - Food System Resilience and Disaster PreparednessPer Albie, this and SB2812 have old language that the DOA rejected. Additionally, the DOA was not consulted on this. SB2414 is the bill Albie assisted withSB2812Sustainable Food Systems working group Group (Richards, oppose)DeadEstablishes the sustainable food systems working group group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group group to develop an interagency food systems plan and a state farm bill. Appropriates funds for the working group group and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024�2025.RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro, Wakai
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OtherIiwileoHB1584Agricultural crimeSB2363Deadhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1584&year=2024Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural crime pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural crimes_ including agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism_ in the City and County of Honolulu and County of Kauai. Appropriates funds.RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.PERRUSO_ AMATO_ GANADEN_ HUSSEY-BURDICK_ KAPELA_ KITAGAWA_ MARTEN_ MARTINEZ_ MORIKAWA_ NAKASHIMA_ NISHIMOTO