SB 337

  • Hawaii Senate Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Mar 09, 2021
  • Passed Senate Mar 09, 2021
  • House
  • Governor

Relating To Sustainable Agriculture.

Abstract

Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to 75% cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for acquiring cover crop seeds, green manure, or compost. Requires the convening of a review panel to screen and rate applicants on the quality of their cover crop and green manure and composting practices. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the department of agriculture to administer the program. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Bill Sponsors (10)

Votes


Actions


Mar 11, 2021

House

Pass First Reading

House

Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22

  • Referral-Committee
Agriculture Finance

Mar 09, 2021

House

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 197) in amended form (SD 2).

Senate

Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

Mar 05, 2021

Senate

Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 874) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

Senate

48 Hrs. Notice 03-09-21.

Mar 02, 2021

Senate

The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, English, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

Feb 25, 2021

Senate

The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-21 9:30AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.

Feb 10, 2021

Senate

Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 63) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Senate

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

Feb 05, 2021

Senate

The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Nishihara, Acasio, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

Jan 28, 2021

Senate

The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-21 1:00PM in conference room Videoconference.

Jan 25, 2021

Senate

Referred to AEN, WAM.

  • Referral-Committee
Agriculture and Environment Ways and Means

Jan 22, 2021

Senate

Introduced.

Senate

Passed First Reading.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
SB337_SD2 PDF HTML
SB337_SD1 PDF HTML
SB337 PDF HTML

Related Documents

Document Format
Committee Report SB337_SD2_SSCR874_ PDF HTML
Committee Report SB337_SD1_SSCR63_ PDF HTML
Testimony SB337_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-02-21_ PDF
Testimony SB337_TESTIMONY_AEN_02-05-21_ PDF

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