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30th Legislature, 2019
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Chair

Mike Gabbard
Senate District 20
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 201
phone: 808-586-6830
fax: 808-586-6679
sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov

Vice Chair

Russell E. Ruderman
Senate District 2
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 216
phone: 808-586-6890
fax: 808-586-6899
senruderman@capitol.hawaii.gov

Members

Karl Rhoads	Kurt Fevella
Laura H. Thielen

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The purview of this committee includes agriculture and aquaculture, including mariculture; and population, environmental quality control and protection, including litter control, recycling, wastewater treatment, endangered species, invasive species and hazardous waste.

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AEN Measures Scheduled for Hearing (Current Notices)

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AEN Measures in 2019

Measure and Title
SB2045 RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB2062 RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
SB2141 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2161 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2217 RELATING TO LAND USE.
HB1856 HD1 RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
HB1859 HD1 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB2274 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1892 HD1 RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
HB1922 HD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2362 RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED MATERIAL.
SB2363 RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
SB2364 RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
SB2365 RELATING TO FOOD LABELING.
SB2371 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2374 RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
SB2377 RELATING TO AXIS DEER.
SB2415 RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
SB2533 RELATING TO AQUATIC BIOSECURITY.
SB2555 RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
SB2577 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
SB2579 RELATING TO REFORESTATION.
SB2632 RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
SB2715 RELATING TO LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION.
SB2735 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB2757 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB2155 HD1 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
SB2799 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2167 HD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
HB2196 HD1 RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
SB2830 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
SB2831 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2832 RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
SB2833 RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
SB2834 RELATING TO HEMP.
SB2914 RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE PASTURE LANDS ON TERMS THAT PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE BENEFICIAL USE FOR FORESTRY, WILDLIFE, RECREATIONAL, AND FOOD PRODUCTION PURPOSES.
SB2934 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2937 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
SB2954 RELATING TO REDUCING PLASTIC PACKAGING WASTE.
SB2956 RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF UNROASTED COFFEE INTO HAWAII.
SB2957 RELATING TO THE PESTICIDE SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
SB2976 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL INSPECTIONS.
HB2275 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB2358 HD1 RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE PASTURE LANDS ON TERMS THAT PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE BENEFICIAL USE FOR FORESTRY, WILDLIFE, RECREATIONAL, AND FOOD PRODUCTION PURPOSES.
HB2439 HD1 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB3039 RELATING TO HEMP PRODUCTION.
SB3049 RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
SB3077 RELATING TO LIQUOR LAWS.
HB2492 HD2 RELATING TO HYDROFLUOROCARBONS.
SB3081 RELATING TO TAXATION OF LOCALLY PRODUCED, ORGANIC FOOD.
SB3125 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB3133 RELATING TO AIR FREIGHT.
SB3149 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB3168 RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
HB2682 HD1 RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
SCR39 URGING THE STATE TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE RESPONSIBLE TOURISM INITIATIVE TO HELP EDUCATE TOURING VISITORS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIORS WITH RESPECT TO SUNSCREENS, POLYSTYRENE, AND SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
SCR42 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE ON PLANNING FOR A MULTIAGENCY FACILITY FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND OTHER CONTAINMENT RESEARCH.
SCR43 DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING STATEWIDE COLLABORATION TOWARD AN IMMEDIATE JUST TRANSITION AND EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION EFFORT TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE.
SCR45 URGING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REJECT THE APPROVAL OF A SINGLE WALL TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION FOR THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY AND SUPPORT THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION, OR, IF SECONDARY CONTAINMENT IS DETERMINED TO BE INFEASIBLE, THE RELOCATION OF THE FUEL TANKS AWAY FROM THE AQUIFER.
SR22 DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING STATEWIDE COLLABORATION TOWARD AN IMMEDIATE JUST TRANSITION AND EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION EFFORT TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE.
SR24 URGING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REJECT THE APPROVAL OF A SINGLE WALL TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION FOR THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY AND SUPPORT THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION, OR, IF SECONDARY CONTAINMENT IS DETERMINED TO BE INFEASIBLE, THE RELOCATION OF THE FUEL TANKS AWAY FROM THE AQUIFER.
SCR47 DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING IMMEDIATE AND ACCELERATED ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND LIMIT GLOBAL WARMING TO 1.5 DEGREES CELSIUS.
SR26 DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING IMMEDIATE AND ACCELERATED ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND LIMIT GLOBAL WARMING TO 1.5 DEGREES CELSIUS.
GM569 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEFANIE JEFTS, for a term to expire 06-30-2023.
SCR81 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO COFFEE LABELING REQUIREMENTS ON THE LOCAL COFFEE INDUSTRY.
SR48 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO COFFEE LABELING REQUIREMENTS ON THE LOCAL COFFEE INDUSTRY.
SCR94 URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PROCURE LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE.
SCR97 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO WAIVE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR RESIDENTS OF ANY COMMUNITY WITHIN THE AREA DESIGNATED BY ZIP CODE 96706, AS THOSE COMMUNITIES ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HONOULIULI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
SR58 URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PROCURE LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE.
SR61 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO WAIVE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR RESIDENTS OF ANY COMMUNITY WITHIN THE AREA DESIGNATED BY ZIP CODE 96706, AS THOSE COMMUNITIES ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HONOULIULI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
SCR109 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE MITIGATION PLAN WITH SHORT AND LONG TERM SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE SPREAD OF AND ERADICATE GORSE ON HAWAII ISLAND.
SCR129 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS MICROPLASTICS BY DESIGNATING PERSONNEL, IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY, AND ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROJECT AT KAILUA BEACH PARK TO DEPLOY AND TEST NEW SAND-CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES FOR STATEWIDE USE.
SR89 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS MICROPLASTICS BY DESIGNATING PERSONNEL, IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY, AND ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROJECT AT KAILUA BEACH PARK TO DEPLOY AND TEST NEW SAND-CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES FOR STATEWIDE USE.
SCR149 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE STATE'S FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES.
SR107 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE STATE'S FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES.
SR112 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO CONTROL AND ERADICATE ALBIZIA IN HAWAII.
SCR160 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO CONTROL AND ERADICATE ALBIZIA IN HAWAII.
SR132 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO WORK WITH THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A PLAN TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF SEA LEVEL RISE ON PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.
SCR179 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO WORK WITH THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A PLAN TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF SEA LEVEL RISE ON PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.
SR154 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT A PLAN TO UTILIZE APPROPRIATE STATE LAND FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
SR158 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SCR183 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE OFFICE OF PLANNING, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH ITS COORDINATOR, TO COLLABORATE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON WAIKIKI'S ADAPTATION TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
SCR184 AFFIRMING THAT THE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE PARIS AGREEMENT IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TO THE NATION, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REFRAIN FROM WITHDRAWING THE UNITED STATES FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT, AND REQUESTING THAT THE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO BLOCK THE PRESIDENT'S WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED STATES FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT.
SCR187 SUPPORTING A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT FOR REEF INSURANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT HAWAII’S COASTLINES AND COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM NATURAL DISASTERS.
SCR193 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT A PLAN TO UTILIZE APPROPRIATE STATE LAND FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
SCR196 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SR163 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE OFFICE OF PLANNING, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH ITS COORDINATOR, TO COLLABORATE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON WAIKIKI'S ADAPTATION TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
SR164 AFFIRMING THAT THE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE PARIS AGREEMENT IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TO THE NATION, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REFRAIN FROM WITHDRAWING THE UNITED STATES FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT, AND REQUESTING THAT THE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO BLOCK THE PRESIDENT'S WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED STATES FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT.
SR167 SUPPORTING A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT FOR REEF INSURANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT HAWAII’S COASTLINES AND COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM NATURAL DISASTERS.
SCR200 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SCR206 URGING THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP TO COMPLETE THE LEI OF GREEN FROM WAIKIKI TO WEST OAHU AS A WORKING MODEL FOR THE STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF GREEN SPACES.
SCR214 URGING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOOD SERVICES BRANCH TO ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO ITS AGREEMENTS FOR ‘AINA PONO REQUIRING THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND/OR SERVICES FROM FOOD HUBS.
SCR215 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO UPDATE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR LANDS USED PURSUANT TO ACT 90, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003, HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS TO REVIEW AND UPDATE LEASES RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF EXISTING NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS, AND SUBMIT REPORTS REGARDING ANY UPDATED LEASES AND LANDS TRANSFERRED, AND NOT YET TRANSFERRED, PURSUANT TO ACT 90.
SR173 URGING THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP TO COMPLETE THE LEI OF GREEN FROM WAIKIKI TO WEST OAHU AS A WORKING MODEL FOR THE STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF GREEN SPACES.
SR181 URGING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOOD SERVICES BRANCH TO ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO ITS AGREEMENTS FOR ‘AINA PONO REQUIRING THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND/OR SERVICES FROM FOOD HUBS.
SR182 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO UPDATE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR LANDS USED PURSUANT TO ACT 90, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003, HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS TO REVIEW AND UPDATE LEASES RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF EXISTING NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS, AND SUBMIT REPORTS REGARDING ANY UPDATED LEASES AND LANDS TRANSFERRED, AND NOT YET TRANSFERRED, PURSUANT TO ACT 90.
SR189 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.

Monday, July 13, 2020

Legislature passes bill to legalize industrial hemp

Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair of the Agriculture and Environment Committee, applauded the final passage of a bill in the House of Representatives today to legalize the growing, processing, and sale of industrial hemp in Hawai‘i.

It passed the Senate on Wednesday unanimously, with Senators Les Ihara, Clarence K. Nishihara, and Laura H. Thielen expressing reservations.

The bill now goes to Governor David Ige to sign into law.

"This commercial hemp program will help grow a new industry in our state, which is especially needed now due to the impacts of COVID-19," said Senator Gabbard. "This bill will provide an opportunity for economic development and the diversification of our economy. Hemp is an incredible plant that produces over 25,000 products and we're very close to making the Hawaiian Hemp brand a reality, not only in the U.S. but globally as well."

The bill (HB1819 HD2 SD3), was championed by Senators Gabbard, Donovan Dela Cruz, Rosalyn H. Baker, Karl Rhoads, and Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi, and Representatives Mark M. Nakashima, Sylvia J. Luke, Nadine K. Nakamura, Kyle T. Yamashita, Richard P. Creagan, Chris Lee, and House Speaker Scott K. Saiki.

Another hemp bill, Senate Bill 1353, was vetoed by Governor Ige last year, after he expressed concerns that it was unenforceable. This year's version was worked on directly with the Governor's administration to ensure its enactment.

"Instead of using state funds to set up a hemp agency, this bill was amended to save half-a-million dollars by allowing local hemp farmers to apply directly to the USDA to get their licenses," said Senator Gabbard. An older version of the bill would have appropriated $522,000 for five positions for the State-run hemp program and data tracking/administrative costs.

The bill was also amended to change the size of buffer zones after committees received testimony about the impacts buffer zones would have on existing hemp farmers, and concerns related to noise, smells, and excessive lighting from neighbors of an existing hemp farm in Kula.

"We balanced these concerns by exempting the 50 Hawai‘i hemp farmers who have licenses under the existing pilot program, and instituted 500-foot buffer zones for any new hemp farms around residences, playgrounds, childcare facilities, and schools," said Senator Gabbard.

View the press release

Monday, April 13, 2020

Column: Hawaii needs robust plan to feed residents (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Read the column on staradvertiser.com.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Victory (Lanakila) Gardens: A Way To Thrive During A Crisis (Honolulu Civil Beat)

Read the article on civilbeat.org.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

New Rules Would Protect Farm Animals Transported by Sea in Hawaii (Animal Welfare Institute)

Read the press release on awionline.org.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Red Hill fuel storage deadline in doubt (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Read the article on staradvertiser.com.

Hawaii State Legislature

Legislature passes bill to legalize industrial hemp

Column: Hawaii needs robust plan to feed residents (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Victory (Lanakila) Gardens: A Way To Thrive During A Crisis (Honolulu Civil Beat)

New Rules Would Protect Farm Animals Transported by Sea in Hawaii (Animal Welfare Institute)

Red Hill fuel storage deadline in doubt (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)