Bill > HB856

This bill seeks to appropriate $1,250,000 for the University of Hawaii at Manoa's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) to establish and fund eight full-time agricultural technician positions and four full-time community coordinator positions for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The bill recognizes that these positions are crucial for supporting local agricultural research, extension services, and community engagement. Agricultural technicians will be responsible for maintaining experimental plant and animal trials and station facilities, while community coordinators will help connect CTAHR with local communities by offering educational programs for all ages. The legislature believes these positions will support local farmers and ranchers, address agricultural challenges such as pests, diseases, and climate issues, and contribute to agricultural and natural resources education and workforce development. The funding will be drawn from the state's general revenues, and the positions are intended to help CTAHR more effectively implement its mission through research and extension station initiatives. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=856&year=2025