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SR 73

Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lee Anderson and 11 co-sponsors

SR 73 requests the Agribusiness Development Corporation to maintain the Kohala Ditch, ensuring reliable irrigation for local farmers and supporting agricultural productivity.

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Bill Summary · SR 73

Summary of SR 73: Requesting the Agribusiness Development Corporation to Assume Responsibility for the Routine Maintenance and Repair of the Kohala Ditch

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SR 73
  • Title: Requesting the Agribusiness Development Corporation to Assume Responsibility for the Routine Maintenance and Repair of the Kohala Ditch
  • Status: Report and Resolution Adopted
  • Introduced: April 10, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Subject: Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC), Kohala Ditch, Maintenance and Repairs, report

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of SR 73 is to formally request that the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) take over the responsibility for the routine maintenance and repair of the Kohala Ditch. This resolution aims to ensure that the ditch, which is crucial for agricultural irrigation in the Kohala region, is properly maintained to support local agribusinesses and agricultural productivity.

Key Provisions

  • Responsibility Transfer: The resolution requests the ADC to assume the ongoing maintenance and repair duties for the Kohala Ditch.
  • Focus on Agricultural Support: By transferring these responsibilities to the ADC, the resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining infrastructure that supports agriculture in the region.

Affected Parties

  • Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC): The ADC will be tasked with the maintenance and repair of the Kohala Ditch.
  • Local Farmers and Agribusinesses: Farmers relying on the Kohala Ditch for irrigation will benefit from improved maintenance and reliability of water supply.
  • Community Stakeholders: The resolution indirectly affects the broader community by promoting agricultural sustainability and economic stability in the region.

Legislative Actions and Timeline

  • April 10, 2025: SR 73 was filed and read for the first time.
  • April 14, 2025: The resolution was read a third time but failed to be adopted.
  • April 14, 2025: A motion to expunge the vote by which SR 73 failed of adoption was carried.
  • May 5, 2025: The resolution died on the Senate Calendar after failing to be adopted.
  • March 25, 2025: The committee on Economic Development and Tourism (EDT) recommended that the measure be passed without amendments.

Conclusion

SR 73 represents an effort to enhance the maintenance of critical agricultural infrastructure in Hawaii. Although the resolution was ultimately not adopted, it highlights the ongoing discussions regarding the management of agricultural resources and the role of the Agribusiness Development Corporation in supporting local farmers. The resolution's failure to pass indicates the challenges faced in legislative processes concerning agricultural infrastructure.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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