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HI HB1450

Relating To Agricultural Climate Resiliency.


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Introduced
01/23/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
03/04/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes a three-year Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

AI Summary

This bill establishes a three-year climate-resilient food systems grant pilot program administered by Hawaii's Department of Agriculture to support small family farms and ranches. The program will provide competitive grants ranging from an unspecified amount to help agricultural producers purchase special-purpose equipment, technology, and related costs. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Hawaii, operate a small family farm or ranch (defined as a business with gross annual income under $350,000 primarily owned by the producer and their relatives), and demonstrate how the grant will expand agricultural production and enhance economic viability. Applicants must meet various requirements, including compliance with federal and state laws, non-discrimination standards, and agreeing to full financial transparency. Recipients must match up to 20% of their project costs and are prohibited from using funds for travel, entertainment, or lobbying. The department will submit interim reports in 2026 and 2027 and a final report in 2028 detailing the program's progress, outcomes, and recommendation for potential permanent implementation. The pilot program is set to terminate on June 30, 2028, with funding to be appropriated from state general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). (on 04/15/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1450&year=2025
Committee Report HB1450_SD1_SSCR1526_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1450_SD1_SSCR1526_.pdf
HB1450_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-28-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1450_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-28-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1450_SD1_.HTM
Committee Report HB1450_SD1_SSCR1076_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1450_SD1_SSCR1076_.pdf
HB1450_HD2_TESTIMONY_AEN_03-10-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1450_HD2_TESTIMONY_AEN_03-10-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1450_HD2_.HTM
Committee Report HB1450_HD2_HSCR1109_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1450_HD2_HSCR1109_.pdf
HB1450_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-20-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1450_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-20-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1450_HD1_.HTM
Committee Report HB1450_HD1_HSCR434_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1450_HD1_HSCR434_.pdf
HB1450_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-07-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1450_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-07-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1450_.HTM
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