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This resolution requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to transfer active agricultural land leases to the Department of Agriculture (DOA) to support agriculture in the state. The resolution highlights the importance of this transfer by noting that Act 90 from 2003 originally authorized such transfers, and that significant agricultural lands remain under DLNR jurisdiction that are not being renewed for agricultural purposes. The resolution specifically identifies four parcels (by Tax Map Keys) to be transferred and calls on DLNR to identify and transfer additional agricultural lands to DOA. The resolution emphasizes the economic and ecological significance of agricultural lands, particularly for beef cattle production, which contributes over $48 million to the state's economy annually. Furthermore, the resolution underscores the broader benefits of agricultural land management, including soil stabilization, watershed enhancement, carbon sequestration, and prevention of noxious weed spread. The resolution requests that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Chairpersons of both the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=118&year=2025