Bill > HB1707

This bill establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to help eligible local farmers and ranchers offset the high costs of transporting their agricultural products, such as livestock and crops, to market or to acquire necessary supplies. To qualify, producers must own livestock or produce agricultural commodities, have commercial intent, and meet certain gross receipt thresholds, with specific provisions for start-up or small-scale farmers. The program will reimburse a portion of these transportation costs, with limits on the total program disbursement and individual reimbursements per producer or cooperative. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity will be responsible for administering the program, establishing necessary rules, and submitting an annual report to the legislature detailing program usage and recommendations. The bill also appropriates funds for the program's operation and for a dedicated position to manage it, with an effective date of July 1, 3000.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1707&year=2026