Written Comments on HB 837 SD2 HD2 CD1: Kunia and Ewa Agricultural Lands

Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu

Written Comments

Senate Bill 837, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2, Conference Draft 1

Agricultural Lands; Agribusiness; Kunia; Ewa ($)

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

I rise in support.

I created this bill to protect Hawaii's most valuable agricultural lands.  It appropriates $9,200,000 and authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to purchase agricultural land in Kunia and Ewa from private entities.  In addition, it enables the Agribusiness Development Corporation to lease agricultural lands in Kunia and Ewa for up to 55 years to farmers.

Thank you.