HB 1155

  • Hawaii House Bill
  • 2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 27, 2021
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating To Coffee.

Abstract

Requires and appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to apply to register the term "Kona Coffee Blend" as a geographical indication or a similar intellectual property registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Establishes a surcharge on the sale of certain coffee commodifies to reimburse the general funds appropriated. Requires a roasted coffee or instant coffee to contain at least fifteen per cent coffee by weight from a geographic origin to use that geographic origin in labeling or advertising.

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Feb 02, 2022

House

The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Jan 28, 2022

House

Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 02-02-22 10:00AM in House conference room 325 Via Videoconference.

Dec 10, 2021

Hawaii State Legislature

Carried over to 2022 Regular Session.

Feb 01, 2021

House

Referred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3

  • Referral-Committee
Agriculture & Food Systems Economic Development Finance

Jan 27, 2021

House

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

Jan 26, 2021

House

Pending introduction.

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