HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Chair |
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Rep. Amy A. Perruso, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
Rep. Chris Todd |
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Rep. Lisa Marten |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi |
Rep. Lauren Matsumoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, March 16, 2022 |
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10:00a.m. |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR AN AGRICULTURE INNOVATION CENTER. Provides an emergency appropriation for the Department of Education to build an agriculture innovation center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by providing representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Establishes 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. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO BIOFUELS. Establishes and appropriates moneys for a 2-year pilot project to grow biodiesel crops on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)
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RELATING TO THE WAHIAWA IRRIGATION SYSTEM. Requires the Office of the Governor to negotiate the State's fee simple acquisition of the Wahiawa Irrigation System on the island of Oahu. Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness Development Corporation, and Department of Land and Natural Resources to purchase, repair, and maintain the Wahiawa Irrigation System and an associated spillway. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO FARM ANIMALS. Requires farm owner or operators to confine egg-laying hens in accordance with the standards established in this measure. Effective 6/30/27 prohibits a business owner or operator from selling shell eggs or egg products that are produced by egg-laying hens that were confined in a cruel manner. (SD2)
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________________________________________ Rep. Mark J. Hashem Chair |
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