Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR152

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/14/24  
Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/19/24  
Refer
3/14/24  
Report Pass
4/3/24  
Refer
3/19/24  
Engrossed
4/4/24  
Report Pass
4/3/24  
Refer
4/5/24  
Engrossed
4/4/24  
Report Pass
4/15/24  
Refer
4/5/24  
Passed
4/16/24  
Report Pass
4/15/24  

Caption

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate With The State To Expand Community Gardening Opportunities For Residents.

Impact

The bill recognizes the growing popularity of community gardening in Honolulu, notably evidenced by the significant demand as reflected in the extensive waitlists at gardens like the Ala Wai Community Garden. The measure aims to alleviate this issue by prompting a collaborative effort to expand gardening spaces, which could mean better access to nutritious food and foster communal relationships among residents. By fostering gardening initiatives, this resolution seeks to improve not only health outcomes but also social cohesion in increasingly dense urban environments.

Summary

SCR152 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution from the Thirty-second Legislature of Hawaii, which requests the City and County of Honolulu to work together with the state to enhance opportunities for community gardening among residents. The resolution underscores the numerous health benefits associated with gardening, such as stress reduction, low-intensity exercise, and increased vitamin D production. Furthermore, it highlights gardening as a means to provide organic, healthy, and affordable food, contributing positively to community well-being.

Contention

While the resolution primarily focuses on collaboration and positive benefits, potential points of contention could arise regarding the allocation of land and resources for gardening within an urban setting. Discussions may occur about the best practices for expanding gardening opportunities, including which areas are prioritized for garden development and how to balance this with other urban planning needs. Stakeholders may also debate the effectiveness of government involvement in such community initiatives and the extent to which local residents can have a say in the implementation processes.

Companion Bills

HI SR130

Same As Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate With The State To Expand Community Gardening Opportunities For Residents.

Previously Filed As

HI SR130

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate With The State To Expand Community Gardening Opportunities For Residents.

HI SCR194

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Emergency Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Community Resilience Plan For Disaster Preparedness Along The Waianae Coast.

HI HCR165

Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.

HI SCR7

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve Access Of Thebus In Oahu's Rural Communities.

HI HCR89

Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.

HI HCR110

Requesting The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Coordination And Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Hawaii, To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens.

HI SCR210

Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Community Gardens On Underutilized Public Land.

HI HCR39

Requesting The State And City And County Of Honolulu To Convene A Working Group To Collaborate On Multi-jurisdictional Stream Maintenance.

HI HR85

Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.

HI HR116

Requesting The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Coordination And Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Hawaii, To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens.

Similar Bills

HI HR94

Urging The Honolulu City Council To Review Its Ordinance On Chickens, Investigate The Ordinance's Role In Contributing To The Growing Population Of Feral Chickens, And Take Action To Reduce The Growing Problem Of Feral Chickens.

HI HCR99

Urging The Honolulu City Council To Review Its Ordinance On Chickens, Investigate The Ordinance's Role In Contributing To The Growing Population Of Feral Chickens, And Take Action To Reduce The Growing Problem Of Feral Chickens.

HI HR111

Urging The Honolulu City Council To Fund The Core Services For The People Of Oahu Before Funding The Rail With Its New Hotel Room Tax.

HI SR113

Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.

HI SR195

Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, And Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office To Collaborate With Local Businesses And Community Partners To Implement Safe And Sound Programs In Ewa Beach, Kapolei, And Waianae.

HI SCR220

Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, And Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office To Collaborate With Local Businesses And Community Partners To Implement Safe And Sound Programs In Ewa Beach, Kapolei, And Waianae.

HI SR31

Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, And The Honolulu City Council To Ensure Greater Public Input Prior To The Construction Of Wind Machines Having A Rated Capacity Of Up To One Hundred Kilowatts.

HI SCR36

Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, And The Honolulu City Council To Ensure Greater Public Input Prior To The Construction Of Wind Machines Having A Rated Capacity Of Up To One Hundred Kilowatts.