Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

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1		-	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 1590 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 S.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII ~~H.D. 1~~ A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
	1	+	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 1590 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 S.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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31	31		A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37		RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
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43	43		BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47		-	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that there is a need to expand Hawaii's meat inspection capacity to fulfill local demand. Consumer demand for locally grown beef, combined with the axis deer population explosion in Maui county, created a reduced antemortem meat inspection capacity. In addition, Hawaii county requires additional inspection capacity to process livestock and feral ungulates. The legislature notes that the State's meat inspection program was discontinued in the mid-1990s due to cuts to budget and staffing mandated by reduction in force initiatives. Restoring and updating the meat inspection program will not only grow Hawaii's livestock industry but address the beneficial use of axis deer and other ungulates. Supplementing existing federal inspection capacity will also assist the livestock industry with greater access to the marketplace. The legislature further finds that federal laws have changed, and the state meat inspection program should be restored and updated to comply with new requirements, meet the needs of the State's diverse livestock industry and local demand, and ensure the livestock industry remains a productive part of the State's economic engine. As an island state, transportation costs for a limited number of inspectors can be costly. Therefore, certification of local veterinarians should be explored and implemented to meet additional federal requirements. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to: (1) Direct the department of agriculture to assess steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections with state inspectors; (2) Direct the department of agriculture to assess steps necessary to fully transfer meat inspection authority from ~~the~~ federal ~~government~~ to the State; and (3) Appropriate funds to the department of agriculture for inspector positions to perform meat inspections. SECTION 2. (a) The department of agriculture shall assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections with state inspectors. (b) The department of agriculture shall also assess the steps necessary to fully transfer meat inspection authority from ~~the~~ federal ~~government~~ to the State. SECTION 3. 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 the establishment of full-time equivalent ( FTE) inspector positions within the department of agriculture for meat inspections. The ~~sum~~ appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 4. In accordance with section 9 of article VII of the Hawaii State Constitution and sections 37‑91 and 37‑93, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the legislature has determined that the appropriations contained in H.B. No. , will cause the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024‑2025 to be exceeded by $ or per cent. In addition, the appropriation contained in this Act will cause the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024‑2025 to be further exceeded by $ or per cent. The combined total amount of general fund appropriations contained in only these two Acts 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: (1) The appropriation made in this Act is necessary to serve the public interest; and (2) The appropriation made in this Act meets the needs addressed by this Act. SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, ~~3000~~.
	47	+	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that there is a need to expand Hawaii's meat inspection capacity to fulfill local demand. Consumer demand for locally grown beef, combined with the axis deer population explosion in Maui county, created a reduced antemortem meat inspection capacity. In addition, Hawaii county requires additional inspection capacity to process livestock and feral ungulates. The legislature notes that the State's meat inspection program was discontinued in the mid-1990s due to cuts to budget and staffing mandated by reduction in force initiatives. Restoring and updating the meat inspection program will not only grow Hawaii's livestock industry but address the beneficial use of axis deer and other ungulates. Supplementing existing federal inspection capacity will also assist the livestock industry with greater access to the marketplace. The legislature further finds that federal laws have changed, and the state meat inspection program should be restored and updated to comply with new requirements, meet the needs of the State's diverse livestock industry and local demand, and ensure the livestock industry remains a productive part of the State's economic engine. As an island state, transportation costs for a limited number of inspectors can be costly. Therefore, certification of local veterinarians should be explored and implemented to meet additional federal requirements. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to: (1) Direct the department of agriculture to assess steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections with state inspectors; (2) Direct the department of agriculture to assess steps necessary to fully transfer meat inspection authority from federal authority to the State; and (3) Appropriate funds to the department of agriculture for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspector positions to perform meat inspections. SECTION 2. (a) The department of agriculture shall assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections with state inspectors. (b) The department of agriculture shall also assess the steps necessary to fully transfer meat inspection authority from federal authority to the State. SECTION 3. 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 the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspector positions within the department of agriculture for meat inspections. The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
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49	49		SECTION 1. The legislature finds that there is a need to expand Hawaii's meat inspection capacity to fulfill local demand. Consumer demand for locally grown beef, combined with the axis deer population explosion in Maui county, created a reduced antemortem meat inspection capacity. In addition, Hawaii county requires additional inspection capacity to process livestock and feral ungulates.
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51	51		The legislature notes that the State's meat inspection program was discontinued in the mid-1990s due to cuts to budget and staffing mandated by reduction in force initiatives. Restoring and updating the meat inspection program will not only grow Hawaii's livestock industry but address the beneficial use of axis deer and other ungulates. Supplementing existing federal inspection capacity will also assist the livestock industry with greater access to the marketplace.
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53	53		The legislature further finds that federal laws have changed, and the state meat inspection program should be restored and updated to comply with new requirements, meet the needs of the State's diverse livestock industry and local demand, and ensure the livestock industry remains a productive part of the State's economic engine. As an island state, transportation costs for a limited number of inspectors can be costly. Therefore, certification of local veterinarians should be explored and implemented to meet additional federal requirements.
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55	55		Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to:
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57	57		(1) Direct the department of agriculture to assess steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections with state inspectors;
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59		-	(2) Direct the department of agriculture to assess steps necessary to fully transfer meat inspection authority from ~~the~~ federal ~~government~~ to the State; and
	59	+	(2) Direct the department of agriculture to assess steps necessary to fully transfer meat inspection authority from federal authority to the State; and
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61		-	(3) Appropriate funds to the department of agriculture for inspector positions to perform meat inspections.
	61	+	(3) Appropriate funds to the department of agriculture for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspector positions to perform meat inspections.
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63	63		SECTION 2. (a) The department of agriculture shall assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections with state inspectors.
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65		-	(b) The department of agriculture shall also assess the steps necessary to fully transfer meat inspection authority from ~~the~~ federal ~~government~~ to the State.
	65	+	(b) The department of agriculture shall also assess the steps necessary to fully transfer meat inspection authority from federal authority to the State.
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67		-	SECTION 3. 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 the establishment of full-time equivalent ( FTE) inspector positions within the department of agriculture for meat inspections.
	67	+	SECTION 3. 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 the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspector positions within the department of agriculture for meat inspections.
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69		-	The ~~sum~~ appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture for the purposes of this Act.
	69	+	The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture for the purposes of this Act.
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71		-	SECTION 4. In accordance with section 9 of article VII of the Hawaii State Constitution and sections 37‑91 and 37‑93, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the legislature has determined that the appropriations contained in H.B. No. , will cause the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024‑2025 to be exceeded by $ or per cent. In addition, the appropriation contained in this Act ~~will cause the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024‑2025 to be further exceeded by $ or per cent~~. The combined total amount of general fund appropriations contained in only these two Acts 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:
	71	+	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
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73		-	(1) The appropriation made in this Act is necessary to serve the public interest; and
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77		-	SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
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79		-	Report Title: DOA; Meat Inspections; Authority; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling Description: Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections within the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary to transfer full authority over meat inspections from the federal government to the State. Appropriates funds for the establishment of inspector positions within the Department of Agriculture to perform meat inspections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
	73	+	Report Title: DOA; Meat Inspections; Authority; Positions; Appropriation Description: Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections within the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary to transfer full authority over meat inspections from federal authority to the State. Appropriates funds for the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspector positions within the Department of Agriculture to perform meat inspections. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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93		-	Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections within the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary to transfer full authority over meat inspections from ~~the~~ federal ~~government~~ to the State. Appropriates funds for the establishment of inspector positions within the Department of Agriculture to perform meat inspections. ~~Effective~~ 7/1/~~3000~~. (~~HD1~~)
	87	+	Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections within the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary to transfer full authority over meat inspections from federal authority to the State. Appropriates funds for the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspector positions within the Department of Agriculture to perform meat inspections. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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101	95		The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.