HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2021

 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Chair

Rep. Amy A. Perruso, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Nicole E. Lowen

Rep. Chris Todd

Rep. Lisa Marten

Rep. James Kunane Tokioka

Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi

Rep. Lauren Matsumoto

 

 

 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Friday, February 12, 2021

TIME:

10:00A.M.

PLACE:

VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

 

 

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A M E N D E D   A G E N D A

 

The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda:  HB416

 

HB 237

Status

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture for the control of the two-lined spittlebug and recovery of the rangelands damaged by the invasive pest.

 

AGR, FIN

 

HB 830

Status

RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.

Clarifies that a taxpayer can claim the credit in the third taxable year after they apply for the credit, rather than in any taxable year.  Extends the time that the department of agriculture may certify the important agricultural land qualified agricultural costs tax credit from 12/31/2021 to 12/31/2030.

 

AGR, FIN

HB 1375

Status

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUIGROWN COFFEE, INC.

Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc., with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill.

 

AGR, FIN

HB 1271

Status

RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Dissolves the agribusiness development corporation and transfers all lands and staff, except for the executive director, to the department of agriculture.

 

AGR, FIN

 

 

 

DECISION MAKING

 

The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 10, 2021.  No public testimony will be accepted.

 

 

HB 416

Status

RELATING TO SECTION 711-1109, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Prohibits certain restraints and tethers that endanger, or deny sustenance, to a dog.  Authorizes the court to assess fines, order performance of community service, require mental health counseling, or order attendance at educational classes concerning animal abuse prevention in addition to or in lieu of other penalties.

 

AGR, JHA

 

 

                                                                                                     

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FOR AMENDED NOTICES:  Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are bolded.

 

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Rep. Mark J. Hashem

Chair