HB 774: ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; DOH; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-25
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-06-27: Act 237, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This bill creates a statewide food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to help Hawaii businesses and entrepreneurs move new food and value‑added products from testing to commercial production. The network will link public and private facilities across the islands to provide shared equipment, expert advice, training, certification support, and partnerships with universities and international partners, and it includes funding for the Department of Health to help with implementation.
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Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to assist with implementation. (CD1)
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health to assist with implementation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that establishing a food and product innovation network is critical to meeting the State's agricultural and economic diversification goals. The network will allow businesses in the State to capitalize globally on the "Hawaii made", "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" brand; create world-class products; and scale up production by providing the businesses with access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish and appropriate funds for a statewide network of open-access food and value-added product development facilities to enable businesses to scale up new products from research and development to manufacturing and commercialization.
SECTION 2. Chapter 163D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§163D- Food and product innovation network; established. (a) There is established within the corporation the food and product innovation network. The network shall operate under a centralized coordination structure administered by the corporation to ensure alignment in standards, programming, and strategic direction across all facilities statewide. The purpose of the food and product innovation network shall be to:
(1) Allow businesses in the State to capitalize globally on the "Hawaii made", "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" brand, pursuant to section 486‑119;
(2) Create world-class products; and
(3) Scale up production by providing the businesses with access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
(b) Partner members of the food and product innovation network shall include:
(1) Future facilities to be developed on lands set aside by executive order to the corporation in Kekaha, on the island of Kauai; a to-be-determined location on the island of Hawaii; and additional facilities on the islands of Maui, Molokai, and Oahu to expand regional support and enhance statewide coverage;
(2) The foreign-trade zone facility in Hilo, on the island of Hawaii;
(3) The university of Hawaii Maui college food innovation center, on the island of Maui; and
(4) The university of Hawaii Leeward community college value-added product development center in Wahiawa, on the island of Oahu.
(c) The food and product innovation network shall:
(1) Offer a range of resources within the wider network to support innovation and business development, including courses and events relating to food and value-added product development, entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, business management, workforce development, intellectual property protection, and other topics;
(2) Provide new product development support from early‑stage trials to commercialization by establishing a network of facilities with equipment of various scales, providing expert advice, and offering resources tailored to the regional economies;
(3) Provide low-risk commercial production with appropriate certifications for exporting products and selling products locally;
(4) Provide recommendations on process optimization by offering advice and networking, identifying and testing equipment, planning trials, and analyzing results;
(5) Increase exports by securing facilities and developing compliance programs for off-shore markets; provided that each county shall have no more than two food and product innovation network facilities that produce products labeled "Hawaii made", "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" pursuant to section 486-119;
(6) Develop entrepreneurs to grow the State's economy;
(7) Prepare businesses to scale up and achieve autonomous business success and sustainability;
(8) Establish pathways from early-stage innovation through commercialization, including pilot testing, certification, and support for accessing capital and distribution channels;
(9) Facilitate partnerships with research institutions, educational organizations, and private sector partners to strengthen innovation pipelines, technology transfer, and applied research opportunities; and
(10) Engage with national and international partners, including foreign innovation networks, to support shared learning, exchange of best practices, and cooperative programming that advances innovation, sustainability, and commercialization outcomes.
(d) No later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, the corporation, on behalf of the food and product innovation network, shall submit a report to the legislature that includes:
(1) A description of the food and product innovation network's activities and progress in the preceding year, including the activities and progress of primary members and partner members, in response to the directives established pursuant to subsection (c);
(2) An assessment of any progress made in growing the State's agriculture industry, food industry, and related industries, and in meeting the State's food security goals; and
(3) Any proposed legislation."
SECTION 3. Section 163D-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Partner member" means an open-access food and value-added product development facility that is part of the food and product innovation network but is not managed or operated by the corporation.
"Primary member" means an open-access food and value-added product development facility that is part of the food and product innovation network and is managed and operated by the corporation."
SECTION 4. Section 163D-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The corporation shall [develop,]:
(1) Develop,
promote, assist, and market agricultural products for local consumption[,
and shall promote];
(2) Promote and
assist in commercial export of agricultural products[.]; and
(3) Oversee the food and product innovation network pursuant to section 163D- ; provided that the responsibilities and operations of each partner member shall remain with the partner member."
SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $385,289 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to defray costs associated with the implementation of the food and product innovation network, including:
(1) $172,884 for two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions; and
(2) $212,405 for other operating expenses.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; DOH; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to assist with implementation. (CD1)
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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H.B. NO. |
774 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
S.D. 1 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that establishing a food and product innovation network is critical to meeting the State's agricultural and economic diversification goals. The network will allow businesses in the State to capitalize globally on the "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" brand; create world-class products; and scale up production by providing the businesses with access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish a statewide network of open-access food and value-added product development facilities to enable businesses to scale up new products from research and development to manufacturing and commercialization.
SECTION 2. Chapter 163D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§163D- Food and product innovation network; established. (a) There is established within the corporation the food and product innovation network. The purpose of the food and product innovation network shall be to:
(1) Allow businesses in the State to capitalize globally on the "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" brand, pursuant to section 486‑119;
(2) Create world-class products; and
(3) Scale up production by providing the businesses with access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
(b) Partner members of the food and product innovation network shall include:
(1) Future facilities to be developed on lands owned by the agribusiness development corporation in Kekaha, on the island of Kauai; a to-be-determined location on the island of Hawaii; and additional facilities on the islands of Maui and Molokai to expand regional support and enhance statewide coverage;
(2) The foreign-trade zone facility in Hilo, on the island of Hawaii;
(3) The university of Hawaii Maui college food innovation center, on the island of Maui; and
(4) The university of Hawaii Leeward community college value-added product development center in Wahiawa, on the island of Oahu.
(c) The food and product innovation network shall:
(1) Offer a range of resources within the wider network to support innovation and business development, including courses and events relating to food and value-added product development, entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, business management, workforce development, intellectual property protection, and other topics;
(2) Provide new product development support from early‑stage trials to commercialization by establishing a network of facilities with equipment of various scales, providing expert advice, and offering resources tailored to the regional economies;
(3) Provide low-risk commercial production with appropriate certifications for exporting products and selling products locally;
(4) Provide recommendations on process optimization by offering advice and networking, identifying and testing equipment, planning trials, and analyzing results;
(5) Increase exports by securing facilities and developing compliance programs for off-shore markets; provided that each county shall have no more than two food and product innovation network facilities that produce products labeled "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" pursuant to section 486-119;
(6) Develop entrepreneurs to grow the State's economy; and
(7) Prepare businesses to scale up and achieve autonomous business success and sustainability.
(d) No later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, the corporation, on behalf of the food and product innovation network, shall submit a report to the legislature that includes:
(1) A description of the food and product innovation network's activities and progress in the preceding year, including the activities and progress of primary members and partner members, in response to the directives established pursuant to subsection (c);
(2) An assessment of any progress made in growing the State's agriculture industry, food industry, and related industries, and in meeting the State's food security goals; and
(3) Any proposed legislation."
SECTION 3. Section 163D-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Partner member" means an open-access food and value-added product development facility that is part of the food and product innovation network but is not managed or operated by the corporation.
"Primary member" means an open-access food and value-added product development facility that is part of the food and product innovation network and is managed and operated by the corporation."
SECTION 4. Section 163D-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The corporation shall [develop,]:
(1) Develop,
promote, assist, and market agricultural products for local consumption[,
and shall promote];
(2) Promote and
assist in commercial export of agricultural products[.]; and
(3) Oversee the food and product innovation network pursuant to section 163D- ; provided that the responsibilities and operations of each partner member shall remain with the partner member."
SECTION 5. 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 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to defray costs associated with the implementation of the food and product innovation network, including:
(1) $ for two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions; and
(2) $ for other operating expenses.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; DOH; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health to assist with implementation. Effective 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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H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that establishing a food and product innovation network is critical to meeting the State's agricultural and economic diversification goals. The network will allow businesses in the State to capitalize globally on the "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" brand; create world-class products; and scale up production by providing the businesses with access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish a statewide network of open-access food and value-added product development facilities to enable businesses to scale up new products from research and development to manufacturing and commercialization.
SECTION 2. Chapter 163D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§163D- Food and product innovation network; established. (a) There is established within the corporation the food and product innovation network. The purpose of the food and product innovation network shall be to:
(1) Allow businesses in the State to capitalize globally on the "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" brand, pursuant to section 486‑119;
(2) Create world-class products; and
(3) Scale up production by providing the businesses with access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
(b) Partner members of the food and product innovation network shall include:
(1) Future facilities to be developed on lands owned by the agribusiness development corporation in Kekaha, on the island of Kauai; a to-be-determined location on the island of Hawaii; and additional facilities on the islands of Maui and Molokai to expand regional support and enhance statewide coverage;
(2) The foreign-trade zone facility in Hilo, on the island of Hawaii;
(3) The university of Hawaii Maui college food innovation center, on the island of Maui; and
(4) The university of Hawaii Leeward community college value-added product development center in Wahiawa, on the island of Oahu.
(c) The food and product innovation network shall:
(1) Offer a range of resources within the wider network to support innovation and business development, including courses and events relating to food and value-added product development, entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, business management, workforce development, intellectual property protection, and other topics;
(2) Provide new product development support from early‑stage trials to commercialization by establishing a network of facilities with equipment of various scales, providing expert advice, and offering resources tailored to the regional economies;
(3) Provide low-risk commercial production with appropriate certifications for exporting products and selling products locally;
(4) Provide recommendations on process optimization by offering advice and networking, identifying and testing equipment, planning trials, and analyzing results;
(5) Increase exports by securing facilities and developing compliance programs for off-shore markets; provided that each county shall have no more than two food and product innovation network facilities that produce products labeled "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" pursuant to section 486-119;
(6) Develop entrepreneurs to grow the State's economy; and
(7) Prepare businesses to scale up and achieve autonomous business success and sustainability.
(d) No later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, the corporation, on behalf of the food and product innovation network, shall submit a report to the legislature that includes:
(1) A description of the food and product innovation network's activities and progress in the preceding year, including the activities and progress of primary members and partner members, in response to the directives established pursuant to subsection (c);
(2) An assessment of any progress made in growing the State's agriculture industry, food industry, and related industries, and in meeting the State's food security goals; and
(3) Any proposed legislation."
SECTION 3. Section 163D-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Partner member" means an open-access food and value-added product development facility that is part of the food and product innovation network but is not managed or operated by the corporation.
"Primary member" means an open-access food and value-added product development facility that is part of the food and product innovation network and is managed and operated by the corporation."
SECTION 4. Section 163D-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The corporation shall [develop,]:
(1) Develop,
promote, assist, and market agricultural products for local consumption[,
and shall promote];
(2) Promote and
assist in commercial export of agricultural products[.]; and
(3) Oversee the food and product innovation network pursuant to section 163D- ; provided that the responsibilities and operations of each partner member shall remain with the partner member."
SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security
Description:
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
774 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that establishing a food and product innovation network is critical to meeting the State's agricultural and economic diversification goals. The network will allow businesses in the State to capitalize globally on the "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" brand; create world-class products; and scale up production by providing the businesses with access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish a statewide network of open-access food and value-added product development facilities to enable businesses to scale up new products from research and development to manufacturing and commercialization.
SECTION 2. Chapter 163D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§163D- Food and product innovation network; established. (a) There is established within the corporation the food and product innovation network. The purpose of the food and product innovation network shall be to:
(1) Allow businesses in the State to capitalize globally on the "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" brand, pursuant to section 486‑119;
(2) Create world-class products; and
(3) Scale up production by providing the businesses with access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
(b) Partner members of the food and product innovation network shall include:
(1) The department of education food and product innovation center in Kekaha, on the island of Kauai;
(2) The foreign-trade zone facility in Hilo, on the island of Hawaii;
(3) The university of Hawaii Maui college food innovation center, on the island of Maui; and
(4) The university of Hawaii Leeward community college value-added product development center in Wahiawa, on the island of Oahu.
(c) The food and product innovation network shall:
(1) Offer a range of resources within the wider network to support innovation and business development, including courses and events relating to food and value-added product development, entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, business management, workforce development, intellectual property protection, and other topics;
(2) Provide new product development support from early‑stage trials to commercialization by establishing a network of facilities with equipment of various scales, providing expert advice, and offering resources tailored to the regional economies;
(3) Provide low-risk commercial production with appropriate certifications for exporting products and selling products locally;
(4) Provide recommendations on process optimization by offering advice and networking, identifying and testing equipment, planning trials, and analyzing results;
(5) Increase exports by securing facilities and developing compliance programs for off-shore markets; provided that each county shall have no more than two food and product innovation network facilities that produce products labeled "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" pursuant to section 486-119;
(6) Develop entrepreneurs to grow the State's economy; and
(7) Prepare businesses to scale up and achieve autonomous business success and sustainability.
(d) No later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, the corporation, on behalf of the food and product innovation network, shall submit a report to the legislature that includes:
(1) A description of the food and product innovation network's activities and progress in the preceding year, including the activities and progress of primary members and partner members, in response to the directives established pursuant to subsection (c);
(2) An assessment of any progress made in growing the State's agriculture industry, food industry, and related industries, and in meeting the State's food security goals; and
(3) Any proposed legislation."
SECTION 3. Section 163D-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Partner member" means an open-access food and value-added product development facility that is part of the food and product innovation network but is not managed or operated by the corporation.
"Primary member" means an open-access food and value-added product development facility that is part of the food and product innovation network and is managed and operated by the corporation."
SECTION 4. Section 163D-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The corporation shall [develop,]:
(1) Develop,
promote, assist, and market agricultural products for local consumption[,
and shall promote];
(2) Promote and
assist in commercial export of agricultural products[.]; and
(3) Oversee the food and product innovation network pursuant to section 163D- ; provided that the responsibilities and operations of each partner member shall remain with the partner member."
SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security
Description:
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. 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.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
774 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that establishing a food and product innovation network is critical to meeting the State's agricultural and economic diversification goals. The network will allow businesses in the State to capitalize globally on the "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" brand; create world-class products; and scale up production by providing the businesses with access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish a statewide network of open-access food and value-added product development facilities to enable businesses to scale up new products from research and development to manufacturing and commercialization.
SECTION 2. Chapter 163D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§163D- Food and product innovation network; established. (a) There is established within the corporation the food and product innovation network. The purpose of the food and product innovation network shall be to:
(1) Allow businesses in the State to capitalize globally on the "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" brand, pursuant to section 486‑119;
(2) Create world-class products; and
(3) Scale up production by providing the businesses with access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
(b) Partner members of the food and product innovation network shall include:
(1) The department of education food and product innovation center in Kekaha, on the island of Kauai;
(2) The foreign-trade zone facility in Hilo, on the island of Hawaii;
(3) The university of Hawaii Maui college food innovation center, on the island of Maui; and
(4) The university of Hawaii Leeward community college value-added product development center in Wahiawa, on the island of Oahu.
(c) The food and product innovation network shall:
(1) Offer a range of resources within the wider network to support innovation and business development, including courses and events relating to food and value-added product development, entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, business management, workforce development, intellectual property protection, and other topics;
(2) Provide new product development support from early‑stage trials to commercialization by establishing a network of facilities with equipment of various scales, providing expert advice, and offering resources tailored to the regional economies;
(3) Provide low-risk commercial production with appropriate certifications for exporting products and selling products locally;
(4) Provide recommendations on process optimization by offering advice and networking, identifying and testing equipment, planning trials, and analyzing results;
(5) Increase exports by securing facilities and developing compliance programs for off-shore markets; provided that each county shall have no more than two food and product innovation network facilities that produce products labeled "made in Hawaii", "produced in Hawaii", or "processed in Hawaii" pursuant to section 486-119;
(6) Develop entrepreneurs to grow the State's economy; and
(7) Prepare businesses to scale up and achieve autonomous business success and sustainability.
(d) No later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, the corporation, on behalf of the food and product innovation network, shall submit a report to the legislature that includes:
(1) A description of the food and product innovation network's activities and progress in the preceding year, including the activities and progress of primary members and partner members, in response to the directives established pursuant to subsection (c);
(2) An assessment of any progress made in growing the State's agriculture industry, food industry, and related industries, and in meeting the State's food security goals; and
(3) Any proposed legislation."
SECTION 3. Section 163D-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Partner member" means an open-access food and value-added product development facility that is part of the food and product innovation network but is not managed or operated by the corporation.
"Primary member" means an open-access food and value-added product development facility that is part of the food and product innovation network and is managed and operated by the corporation."
SECTION 4. Section 163D-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The corporation shall [develop,]:
(1) Develop,
promote, assist, and market agricultural products for local consumption, and
shall promote and assist in commercial export of agricultural products[.];
and
(2) Oversee the food and product innovation network pursuant to section 163D- ; provided that the responsibilities and operations of each partner member shall remain with the partner member."
SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security
Description:
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation.
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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| Jun 27, 2025 | Act 237, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339). |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Act 237, 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339). |
| May 1, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 2, 2025 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821). |
| May 1, 2025 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 128). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 128) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Kahaloa, Ilagan, Kusch, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Gabbard, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 9:05AM in conference room 411. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 10:55AM in conference room 325. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862). |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Gabbard, Wakai Co-Chairs; Fukunaga. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Kahaloa, Ilagan, Kusch Co-Chairs; Quinlan, Matsumoto. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 674) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1710) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). |
| Apr 1, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-01-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Reported from EDT/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1252) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDT/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 37). |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 873), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos, Ward. |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 02-20-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 560) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Todd, Matsumoto. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 02-12-25 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 39) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to ECD. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kahaloa, Kusch, Lowen, Quinlan; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Perruso; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 01-29-25 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 1, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment |
Passed |
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| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism |
Passed |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 20, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 12, 2025 | The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Technology |
Passed |
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| Jan 29, 2025 | The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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Organization
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Position
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Date
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| Agribusiness Development Corporation | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Board of Agriculture | *** Support | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Chamber of Commerce Hawaii | ** Support | |
| College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience - University of Hawai‘i at Manoa | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources - University of Hawai‘i at Manoa | *** Support | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Department of Agriculture | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hawaii Fish Company Inc. | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Food Industry Association | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hawaii Food+ Policy | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Forest Industry Association | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Forest Industry Association | *** Support | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i Aquaculture & Aquaponics Association | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i Cattlemen’s Council | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i Farm Bureau | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i Farm Bureau Federation | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i Farmers’ Union United | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i Food Industry Association | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i Food Manufacturers Association | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Interim Vice President for Community Colleges | *** Support | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Kohala Center | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Land Use Research Foundation of Hawai‘i | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Local Food Coalition | ** Support | |
| Maui Chamber of Commerce | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Maui Farm to School Network (Maui F2SN) | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Office of Hawaiian Affairs | ** Support | |
| Ulupono Initiative | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| University of Hawai‘i System | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 128
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 774
H.D. 2
S.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madam and Sir:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the House of Representatives to the amendments proposed by the Senate in H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Establish a Food and Product Innovation Network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to enable businesses to scale up new products from research and development to manufacturing and commercialization; and
(2) Appropriate funds to implement the Food and Product Innovation Network, including for staff and other operating expenses.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Specifying that the Food and Product Innovation Network (Network) shall operate under a centralized coordination structure administered by the Agribusiness Development Corporation;
(2) Expanding Hawaii-related branding to include "Hawaii made";
(3) Clarifying provisions related to the inclusion of future facilities and additional facilities on Oahu, as partner members of the Network;
(4) Expanding the requirements of the Network to include establishing pathways for greater opportunities, facilitating various partnerships, and engaging with national and international partners;
(5) Inserting an appropriation amount of $385,289 for the Department of Health for the Network, including $172,884 for two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions and $212,405 for other operating expenses;
(6) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2025; and
(7) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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____________________________ LYNN DECOITE Chair |
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____________________________ KIRSTIN KAHALOA Co-Chair |
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____________________________ MIKE GABBARD Co-Chair |
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____________________________ GREGGOR ILAGAN Co-Chair |
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____________________________ GLENN WAKAI Co-Chair |
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____________________________ MATTHIAS KUSCH Co-Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1710
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 774
H.D. 2
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to establish a statewide network of openaccess food and value-added product development facilities to enable businesses to scale up new products, from research and development to manufacturing and commercialization.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Agribusiness Development Corporation; Department of Agriculture; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Health; University of Hawaii System; Hawaii Farm Bureau; Hawaii Food Industry Association; Hawaii Forest Industry Association; Local Food Coalition; Maui Chamber of Commerce; Ulupono Initiative; and one individual.
Your Committee received written comments on this measure from Department of the Attorney General.
Your Committee finds that establishing a food and product development network will strengthen Hawaii's agricultural economy and help to ensure the long-term viability of local food production. Your Committee further finds that the network promises to empower farmers and producers, foster innovation, and build a more resilient and sustainable food system for the State.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an appropriation in an unspecified amount for two full-time equivalent positions (2.0 FTE) and other operating expenses to assist with implementation; and
(2) Inserting an effective date of July 1, 2050, to encourage further discussion on the measure.
Your Committee notes that the Department of Health recommends an appropriation of $100,000 for the two full-time equivalent positions (one program specialist VI and one environmental health specialist V) and $100,000 for other expenses, including support travel, supplies, printing costs, and other related operating expenses.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2, S.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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________________________________ DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1252
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 774
H.D. 2
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committees on Economic Development and Tourism and Agriculture and Environment, to which was referred H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Establish a Food and Product Innovation Network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation; and
(2) Require reports to the Legislature.
Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Agriculture; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Agribusiness Development Corporation; University of Hawaiʻi System; Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau; Local Food Coalition; Hawaii Food Industry Association; Ulupono Initiative; Hawaiʻi Forest Industry Association; Hawaii Food+ Policy; Maui Chamber of Commerce; and one individual.
Your Committees find that Hawaii's agricultural industry faces a range of challenges, including limited processing infrastructure, barriers to market entry, and dependence on
imported goods. Your Committees believe that innovative initiatives across the State are needed to ensure that resources are distributed equitably among counties, allowing for regional specialization and addressing the unique agricultural strengths and needs of each county. A statewide Food and Product Innovation Network, as established by this measure, would address these challenges by fostering collaboration, innovation, and value-added production across the State.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Economic Development and Tourism and Agriculture and Environment that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2, and recommend that it pass Second Reading and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Economic Development and Tourism and Agriculture and Environment,
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________________________________ MIKE GABBARD, Chair |
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________________________________ LYNN DECOITE, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 873
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 774
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Agriculture; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau; Hawaii Food Industry Association; Local Food Coalition; Hawaii Fish Company Inc.; Ulupono Initiative; Maui Chamber of Commerce; Chamber of Commerce Hawaii; and one individual. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the University of Hawaiʻi System.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ KYLE T. YAMASHITA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 560
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 774
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Economic Development & Technology, to which was referred H.B. No. 774, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to establish the Food and Product Innovation Network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Agriculture; University of Hawaiʻi; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Ulupono Initiative; Hawaii Food Industry Association; Chamber of Commerce Hawaii; Hawaiʻi Forest Industry Association; Local Food Coalition; Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau; Maui Chamber of Commerce; and Hawaii Fish Company Inc.
Your Committee finds that establishing a network of open-access food and value-added product development facilities would encourage economic development and diversification. This measure addresses this need by establishing the Food and Product Innovation Network to help businesses develop locally made, world-class products and provide access to a diverse suite of manufacturing equipment and industry expertise.
Your Committee has amended this measure by replacing the Department of Education Food and Product Innovation Center in Kekaha, Kauai with future facilities to be developed on lands owned by the Agribusiness Development Corporation in Kekaha, Kauai; a to-be-determined location on Hawaii island; and additional facilities on Maui and Molokai as partner members of the Food and Product Innovation Network.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development & Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 774, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 774, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development & Technology,
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____________________________ GREGGOR ILAGAN, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 39
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 774
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems, to which was referred H.B. No. 774 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Agriculture; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaii System; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Hawaii Farm Bureau; Hawaii Farmers Union United; and Hawaii Food Industry Association.
Your Committee finds that establishing a food and product innovation network is critical to meeting the State's agricultural and economic diversification goals. Additionally, a network of open-access food and value-added product development facilities in Hawaii would support the production of new value-added products, which would allow locally-produced value-added goods to compete with imported products. This measure strengthens the local economy by capitalizing on the Hawaii brand and supporting local producers in expanding into new export markets.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 774, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 774, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Economic Development & Technology.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems,
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____________________________ KIRSTIN KAHALOA, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 31, 2025 | HB774_HD2_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-01-25_.PDF |
| Mar 18, 2025 | HB774_HD2_TESTIMONY_EDT-AEN_03-18-25_.PDF |
| Feb 20, 2025 | HB774_HD2_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-20-25_.PDF |
| Feb 12, 2025 | HB774_HD1_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-12-25_.PDF |
| Jan 29, 2025 | HB774_TESTIMONY_AGR_01-29-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
Conference Committee
3MIN
Conference Committee
4MIN
Conference Committee
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Water and Land
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Technology
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