| HI | HCR161 | Engross
50% | Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-19
One Day Notice 04-22-24. |
| HI | HCR24 | Pass | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-17
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HI | HR14 | Pass | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-04
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HI | HR140 | Pass | Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-04
Resolution adopted in final form. |
| HI | HB973 | Enroll
75% | 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. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| HI | HCR43 | Intro
25% | Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Develop A Strategic Plan To Strengthen Food Security For Low-income Communities And Communities Recovering From Natural Disasters In Hawaii.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | HR32 | Intro
25% | Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Develop A Strategic Plan To Strengthen Food Security For Low-income Communities And Communities Recovering From Natural Disasters In Hawaii.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | HR141 | Intro
25% | 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 Ci...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | HCR162 | Intro
25% | 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 Ci...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | HCR47 | Intro
25% | Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Inform The Public About The Options Available To Address The State's Feral Chicken Population.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-20
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HR36 | Intro
25% | Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Inform The Public About The Options Available To Address The State's Feral Chicken Population.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-20
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HCR147 | Intro
25% | Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-14
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HR190 | Intro
25% | Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-14
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HCR210 | Intro
25% | Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-14
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HB2139 | Engross
50% | 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...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-13
To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | HB2134 | Engross
50% | Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-13
To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | HCR56 | Intro
25% | Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Support Efforts To Improve The Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-08
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HB2336 | Engross
50% | 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 Agric...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07
To Senate Agriculture and Environment Committee |
| HI | HB2137 | Intro
25% | Establishes the Hawaii farm to food bank program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-16
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | HB2335 | Intro
25% | Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-16
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | HB2142 | Intro
25% | Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for its meat inspection program, including positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-15
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | HB2737 | Intro
25% | 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 establishmen...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-08
To House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee |
| HI | HB2299 | Intro
25% | 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 mi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-26
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HB2545 | Intro
25% | Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for various agricultural infrastructure projects throughout the State.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-26
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HB2600 | Intro
25% | 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. Establ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-26
To House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee |
| HI | HB2006 | Intro
25% | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-24
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HB1270 | Intro
25% | Establishes a task force to gather data and information and make recommendations to the legislature on strategies and actions to support a vibrant hemp industry, agriculture, and rural economic development. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | HB699 | Intro
25% | Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from the requirements of the environmental impact statements law, provided that the land is being used to support ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HB209 | Engross
50% | Requires the department of agriculture to include a statement on desecration laws in the plant and animal declaration form. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To Senate Agriculture and Environment Committee |
| HI | HB488 | Intro
25% | Establishes the aquacultural area lease program within the department of agriculture to identify state facilities, state lands, and state marine waters that are suitable for use and lease as commercial aquacultural areas. Allows agencies having contr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Water & Land Committee |
| HI | HB254 | Intro
25% | 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 1/1/2024, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HB975 | Engross
50% | Clarifies the requirements for participation under the cover crop reimbursement pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | HB592 | Intro
25% | Modifies the existing plant and animal declaration form to also require in-bound travelers to the State to acknowledge federal and state laws, and individual responsibility to protect the environment and agriculture of the State. Requires all other d...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HB533 | Intro
25% | Establishes the new ahupua`a zone within a county with second largest resident population to be managed by an entity selected by the Governor and to develop agriculture. Appropriates moneys.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Labor & Government Operations Committee |
| HI | HB489 | Intro
25% | 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. Require...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee |
| HI | HB544 | Intro
25% | 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)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | HB746 | Intro
25% | 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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Agriculture Committee |
| HI | HB1295 | Intro
25% | Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to provide grants to qualified chicken and egg farmers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Finance Committee |
| HI | HB275 | Engross
50% | Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to provide grants to assist taro farmers in meeting the costs of cultivating taro for consumption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To Senate Agriculture and Environment Committee |
| HI | HB1196 | Intro
25% | Requires the state auditor to conduct a performance and management audit of the ten agriculture parks operated by the agricultural resource management division of the department of agriculture.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-12-11
To House Agriculture Committee |
