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HB 843

RELATING TO THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESILIENCE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 20 co-sponsors

HB 843 modifies governance or operations of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; passed committee review with two dissenting votes before Finance Committee referral delayed final passage.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 843

Legislative bill overview

HB 843 relates to the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience at the University of Hawaii. The bill was introduced by multiple House representatives and underwent committee review, passing its second reading with amendments before being referred to the Finance Committee. The measure was subsequently carried over to the 2026 regular session, indicating it did not complete passage in the 2025 session.

Why is this important

The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience addresses critical issues for Hawaii including food security, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation in a tropical island context. Changes to this institution could affect agricultural education, research funding, and the state's capacity to address food sovereignty and environmental resilience challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history, making it unclear what exact changes to the college are proposed
  • Two representatives (Garcia and Pierick) voted against the amended version, suggesting substantive disagreement among lawmakers about the proposal
  • The referral to the Finance Committee indicates potential budgetary concerns or fiscal implications that require additional scrutiny before passage

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

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