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HB 1393

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Todd

HB 1393 amends Hawaii agricultural statistics requirements, passed Agricultural Committee with amendments and awaits Finance Committee review on funding implications.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1393

Legislative bill overview

HB 1393 relates to agricultural statistics in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill was introduced by Representative Chris Todd and has progressed through the Agricultural Committee with amendments before being referred to the Finance Committee.

Why is this important

Agricultural statistics form the foundation for evidence-based farming policy, resource allocation, and economic planning in Hawaii. Accurate data collection and reporting directly affects farmer access to programs, funding decisions, and the state's ability to support food security and rural economies.

Potential points of contention

  • Data collection burden: New or expanded statistical requirements could impose costs and administrative burdens on farmers, particularly small and mid-sized operations already stretched thin
  • Privacy and competitive concerns: Agricultural statistics may reveal sensitive information about farm operations, yields, or market positions that farmers worry could disadvantage them competitively
  • Implementation funding: Whether the state will adequately fund the data collection, analysis, and reporting infrastructure needed to make the statistics meaningful rather than creating unfunded mandates

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

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