Cedric Gates
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 45
Primary
Clarifies that "customary and traditional subsistence farming", which is customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner in certain situations, is included as a protected activity under the Hawaii Right to Farm Act. Clarifies that the cultivation of crops and activities related to game, fish, and livestock on agricultural lands may be for economic use or customary and traditional subsistence farming. Provides that one of the State's policies under the Hawaii State Planning Act's agricultural objectives is to assure the right of native Hawaiian cultural practitioners to engage in customary and traditional subsistence farming for direct personal or family consumption. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 73) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-11-21 2:00PM in House conference room 325 Via Videoconference.
The committees on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Perruso, Lowen, Marten, Matayoshi, Todd, Tokioka, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Friday, 02-05-21 10:00AM in House conference room Via Videoconference.
Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| HB1356_HD1 | PDF HTML |
| HB1356 | PDF HTML |
| Document | Format |
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| Committee Report HB1356_HD1_HSCR73_ | PDF HTML |
| Testimony HB1356_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-11-21_ | |
| Testimony HB1356_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-05-21_ |
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