Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Complete The Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The Halaula Agricultural Parcel Identified As Tax Map Key: (3) 5-3-7:15.
Summary
SCR126 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) to complete the purchase of the fee simple interest in the Halaula Agricultural Parcel in north Kohala, identified by tax map key (3) 5-3-7:15. The resolution frames the purchase as a way to strengthen agricultural production in a historically underserved region and to help address Hawaii’s broader food security challenges and dependence on imported goods.
The measure states that the parcel has strong potential for agricultural development, including sustainable farming, livestock, and agroforestry. It also emphasizes that ADC is the appropriate public entity to oversee acquisition, management, and development of agricultural land for community and economic benefit. As a concurrent resolution, SCR126 expresses the Legislature’s request and policy direction, but it does not itself amend statutes or create binding law.
Impact
SCR126 would not directly change Hawaii statutes or impose a legal mandate; instead, it would formally urge ADC to complete a land purchase for agricultural use. Its practical impact would be to support public acquisition of the Halaula Agricultural Parcel for possible long-term agricultural development, with potential effects on land use, rural economic activity, and food self-sufficiency in north Kohala and statewide.
Sentiment
The bill text reflects strongly supportive sentiment toward agricultural investment, rural revitalization, and food security. No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no evidence of opposition or divided views in the available materials. Overall, the resolution appears to be framed as a positive, community-oriented initiative with broad policy appeal.
Contention
The main policy issue implicit in the resolution is whether ADC should prioritize and complete the land purchase, including the use of public resources for fee simple acquisition. Potential points of contention could include cost, timing, land management strategy, and whether public ownership is the best way to achieve agricultural development in north Kohala. However, no specific objections, amendments, or opposing arguments are included in the available record.
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Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Complete The Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The Halaula Agricultural Parcel Identified As Tax Map Key: (3) 5-3-7:15.
Requesting The Director Of Finance To Issue General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Financing The Agribusiness Development Corporation's Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel For Agricultural Development.
Requesting The Director Of Finance To Issue General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Financing The Agribusiness Development Corporation's Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel For Agricultural Development.