HB 2490 Hawaii House · 2022 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO.

Summary
Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources, in declaring residential development areas and acquiring lands therein, from disturbing wetland or dryland taro lands and infrastructure on undeveloped lands. Establishes a fourth class--taro lands classification for public lands. Permits structures for lo‘i or mala taro fields in the agricultural district. Establishes growth and perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian crops as a goal of the State Planning Act. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources, with the Taro Security and Purity Task Force, to create an inventory of taro lands. Makes an appropriation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
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Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2022 Last action Jan 28, 2022
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Jan 28, 2022
Committee
Referred to AGR, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3
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Jan 26, 2022
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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8 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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