Bill > SB2319

This bill aims to make a grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity permanent and appropriate funds for it. A full-time equivalent (FTE) refers to the workload of one full-time employee. The bill's purpose is to address a previous legislative action that converted this grant writer position from permanent to temporary, with the legislature finding that a permanent position is crucial for reducing reliance on temporary contracts and improving the department's ability to secure grants for agriculture, biosecurity, food security, and climate resiliency programs. The bill appropriates funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to cover this position, with the intention that it be included in the department's base budget in future years, and it will take effect on July 1, 2050.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2319&year=2026