Bill Text: HI SB2814 | 2024 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To Water Infrastructure.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-1)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2024-03-21 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). [SB2814 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2024-SB2814-Amended.html
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THE SENATE |
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THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that the regulation and monitoring of wells, irrigation ditches, reservoirs, and pump stations related to farming and agriculture in the State are typically overseen by several agencies having overlapping priorities and objectives. The department of land and natural resources and the commission on water resource management both fulfill significant roles in this complex process. However, it must be noted that statistical data is also gathered by the department of agriculture and the agribusiness development corporation. These agencies provide several informational inputs into a disjointed monitoring system that relies upon cooperation between the differing but complementary agencies. As a result, the State lacks a complete inventory and comprehensive data system to track the condition and maintenance needs of water infrastructure in Hawaii.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to direct the department of agriculture to conduct an agricultural water infrastructure study for the State of Hawaii.
SECTION 2. (a) The department of agriculture, in collaboration with the agribusiness development corporation and the counties, shall conduct an agricultural water infrastructure study for the State of Hawaii.
(b) As part of the study, the department of agriculture shall develop an inventory of wells, irrigation ditches, reservoirs, pumping stations, and agricultural infrastructure in the State, including an assessment of the infrastructure's current condition and maintenance needs and recommendations for future investments in infrastructure.
The department of agriculture shall also develop a tracking system to report future infrastructure needs.
(c) The department of agriculture shall submit a report to the legislature of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, by November 1, 2026.
SECTION 3. In accordance with section 9 of article VII, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and sections 37-91 and 37-93, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the legislature has determined that the appropriation contained in this Act will cause the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 to be exceeded by $ , or per cent. The reasons for exceeding the general fund expenditure ceiling are that the appropriation made in this Act is necessary to serve the public interest and to meet the need provided for by this Act.
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for a statewide agricultural water infrastructure study.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
HDOA; ADC; Counties; Agricultural Water Infrastructure; Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
Description:
Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct an agricultural water infrastructure study for the State of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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