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This bill authorizes the issuance of $5,000,000 in general obligation bonds, which are a type of government debt, to fund capital improvements for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Agricultural Research and Extension Station on Kauai. These improvements are intended to address aging facilities that do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and to meet the community's need for a certified kitchen for developing culturally relevant recipes and addressing food insecurity. The funds will be used for various projects including decommissioning a cesspool, demolishing old buildings, constructing new laboratories, greenhouses, field research facilities, a certified kitchen, farm manager cottages, fencing, and other necessary upgrades to ensure accessibility. The appropriation is for fiscal year 2026-2027 and will take effect on July 1, 2026, with any unencumbered funds lapsing on June 30, 2028.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2708&year=2026