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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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 |
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9:00a.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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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Establishes a farmer apprentice mentoring program. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement the program. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM. Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a five-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Honalo Marshalling Yard. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study of the suitability of the State's current soil overall (master) productivity rating system classified by the Land Study Bureau's detailed land classification. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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WAL, AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to classify coffee leaf rust as an invasive species in its administrative rules and to direct available funding for mitigation efforts, research, and prevention or control actions for coffee leaf rust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO ANTS. Appropriates an unspecified sum to the Department of Land and Natural Resources (LNR402) for research, extension, and control of the little fire ant and other harmful ants. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture to establish bovine tuberculosis control operations on Molokai, including staff, land, and equipment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO HUNTING GUIDES. Requires that hunters, including hunting guides, obtain written permission from private landowners or other appropriate persons before hunting on private lands. As part of the licensing process, requires hunting guides to file the written permission with the department of land and natural resources' division of forestry and wildlife. Requires hunters, including hunting guides, to carry a copy of the written permission with them while hunting or guiding clients. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE TEN AGRICULTURAL PARKS OPERATED BY THE AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON PESTICIDE INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND STRENGTHEN STATEWIDE ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE VIOLATIONS.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES BRANCH TO ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO ITS AGREEMENTS FOR ‘AINA PONO REQUIRING THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS, SERVICES, OR BOTH FROM FOOD HUBS.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ASSIST COFFEE FARMERS IN PURCHASING ORGANIC FERTILIZER TO PREVENT COFFEE LEAF RUST.
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AGR |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND PARTNERS TO UTILIZE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 45-230 KULAULI STREET, KANEOHE, HAWAII, FOR AQUACULTURE PURPOSES THAT WILL NOT UNREASONABLY INTERFERE WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S REGULAR USE OF THE PROPERTY.
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URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW ITS ORDINANCE ON CHICKENS, INVESTIGATE THE ORDINANCE'S ROLE IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE GROWING POPULATION OF FERAL CHICKENS, AND TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE GROWING PROBLEM OF FERAL CHICKENS.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DEVELOP A CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR HUNTERS TO BECOME CERTIFIED INSPECTORS IN ORDER TO INSPECT THEIR OWN GAME FOR SALE.
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________________________________________ Rep. Mark J. Hashem Chair |
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