Bill Text: HI HB2250 | 2022 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To Gardens.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 28-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2022-03-11 - Referred to EDU/AEN/EET, WAM. [HB2250 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2022-HB2250-Amended.html
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THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO GARDENS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that school gardens provide interactive, hands-on educational environments in which students learn fundamental concepts about nutrition and obesity prevention; composting and waste management techniques; and cultural and historical aspects of the local food supply. School gardens foster a better understanding and appreciation of where food comes from, how food travels from the farm to the table, and the important role of agriculture in the state and global economy. School gardens enhance many subject areas, including science, environmental education, mathematics, reading, writing, art, nutrition, physical education, history, and geography.
The legislature further finds that, in addition to school gardens, community gardens create welcoming and attractive neighborhoods while serving as an important outdoor recreational opportunity for residents, especially in the urban core. Community gardens have many benefits, including the promotion of healthy populations, thereby reducing public health costs; the beautification of neighborhoods and public spaces, which may increase property values; and the general advancement of residents' health and welfare by encouraging a sense of community.
The purpose of this Act is to:
(1) Authorize the department of education to develop programs that encourage the development of gardens on school property; and
(2) Broaden the authority of the Hawaii community development authority to develop programs that provide incentives for the development of urban gardening programs.
SECTION 2. Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§302A‑ Gardening
programs. Notwithstanding any
other law to the contrary, the department may develop programs that encourage
the development of gardens on school property; provided that the college of
tropical agriculture and human resources of the University of Hawaii at Manoa
shall be consulted regarding best practices in gardening, including vertical
gardening, aquaponics, and community gardening; provided further that the growing
of edible and native Hawaiian plants shall be made a priority in the school gardens."
SECTION 3. Section 206E-4.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§206E-4.5[]] Urban gardening programs. Notwithstanding
any [other provision of] law[,] to the contrary, the authority
may develop programs that provide incentives for the development of [housing
projects that incorporate] urban gardening programs; provided that the
college of tropical agriculture and human resources of the University of Hawaii
at Manoa shall be consulted regarding best practices in urban gardening,
including vertical gardening, aquaponics, and community gardening."
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Department of Education; Urban Gardens; Community Gardens; School Gardens
Description:
Authorizes the department of education to develop programs to encourage the development of gardens on school property. Broadens the authority of the Hawaii community development authority to develop programs that provide incentives for the development of urban gardening programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
