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Bill Summary · SB 1111

Legislative bill overview

SB 1111 modifies Hawaii's agricultural statistics collection and reporting procedures. The bill was introduced by Senators Angus McKelvey and Tim Richards and has advanced through the Agricultural and Environmental Committee with amendments before being carried over to the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

Agricultural statistics inform critical policy decisions regarding food security, farming viability, land use planning, and agricultural resource allocation in Hawaii. Accurate data collection systems are essential for the state to assess industry health, support farmer decision-making, and develop evidence-based agricultural policy.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific amendments adopted in SD 1 are not detailed in the legislative history provided, making it unclear what exact changes generated committee support or potential controversy
  • Agricultural data collection can raise concerns among farmers regarding privacy, competitive sensitivity of farm-level information, and reporting compliance burdens
  • Budget implications for implementing new statistical methodologies or expanding data collection infrastructure are not visible in the available record

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

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