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HI SB865

HI SB865
Relating To Agriculture.

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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
04/25/2025
Crossed Over
02/28/2025
Passed
06/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/06/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support the Coffee and Orchard Crops Extension and Applied Research Program and Kona Research Station in the County of Hawaii, and to fund the establishment of one permanent Extension Agent position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Kona Cooperative Extension. (CD1)

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $76,500 for two fiscal years (2025-2026 and 2026-2027) to support agricultural research and extension services in Hawaii's Kona region. Specifically, the funds will be used to support the coffee and orchard crops extension and applied research program, maintain the Kona research station in Hawaii County, and establish a new full-time permanent extension agent position within the University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Kona Cooperative Extension. The Agribusiness Development Corporation will be responsible for expending these funds, which aim to enhance agricultural research, support local crop development, and provide technical assistance to farmers in the Kona area. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, marking a commitment to supporting Hawaii's agricultural sector and research capabilities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Act 184, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284). (on 06/06/2025)
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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=865&year=2025
SB865_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-28-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions//session2025/Testimony/SB865_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-28-25_.PDF
SB865_SD1_TESTIMONY_HED_03-12-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions//session2025/Testimony/SB865_SD1_TESTIMONY_HED_03-12-25_.PDF
SB865_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions//session2025/Testimony/SB865_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB865_CD1_.HTM
Committee Report SB865_CD1_CCR194_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SB865_CD1_CCR194_.pdf
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB865_HD2_.HTM
Committee Report SB865_HD2_HSCR1976_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SB865_HD2_HSCR1976_.pdf
SB865_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-28-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SB865_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-28-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB865_HD1_.HTM
Committee Report SB865_HD1_HSCR1278_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SB865_HD1_HSCR1278_.pdf
SB865_SD1_TESTIMONY_HED_03-12-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SB865_SD1_TESTIMONY_HED_03-12-25_.PDF
Committee Report SB865_SD1_SSCR781_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SB865_SD1_SSCR781_.pdf
SB865_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SB865_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB865_SD1_.HTM
Committee Report SB865_SD1_SSCR275_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SB865_SD1_SSCR275_.pdf
SB865_TESTIMONY_HRE_01-30-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SB865_TESTIMONY_HRE_01-30-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB865_.HTM
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