REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF PARITY BETWEEN HAWAII AND OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES PERTAINING TO THE EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Moriwaki

SCR 34 urges Hawaii's congressional delegation to petition the USDA for fair agricultural export policies, boosting competitiveness and supporting local farmers' economic growth.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 716).

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Bill Overview

Bill Number: SCR 34
Title: Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation to Petition the United States Department of Agriculture to Address the Lack of Parity Between Hawaii and Other States and Territories Pertaining to the Export of Agricultural Goods.
Status: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 716)
Introduced: March 04, 2025
Classification: Concurrent Resolution
Subject Areas: Agricultural Goods, Congressional Delegation, Export, Interstate Commerce, Parity, USDA

Purpose and Intent

SCR 34 aims to address the disparities faced by Hawaii in the export of agricultural goods compared to other states and territories. The resolution requests that Hawaii's congressional delegation take action by petitioning the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure equitable treatment for Hawaii's agricultural exports. This initiative seeks to enhance the competitiveness of Hawaii's agricultural sector in the national and international markets.

Key Provisions

Petition to USDA: The resolution specifically calls for Hawaii's congressional delegation to formally petition the USDA to rectify the existing inequities in agricultural export regulations that disadvantage Hawaii.

Focus on Parity: The bill emphasizes the need for parity in agricultural export policies, which may include considerations for tariffs, subsidies, and support programs that currently favor other states over Hawaii.

Impact

Agricultural Sector: The primary beneficiaries of this resolution would be Hawaii's farmers and agricultural producers, who may gain improved access to markets and fairer competition.

Economic Growth: By addressing these disparities, the resolution aims to bolster Hawaii's agricultural economy, potentially leading to increased production, job creation, and economic stability in rural areas.

Legislative Process and Timeline

March 04, 2025: SCR 34 was introduced.

March 11, 2025: The bill was referred to the Agriculture (AGR) committee.

March 18, 2025: A public hearing was scheduled for March 21, 2025.

March 21, 2025: The AGR committee recommended that the measure be passed with amendments.

April 02, 2025: The bill was reported from the Agriculture and Environment/ Energy, Economic Development (AEN/EIG) committees with amendments.

April 03, 2025: The Senate adopted the resolution in amended form and transmitted it to the House.

April 11, 2025: The House committee recommended the measure be passed unamended, and it was adopted.

April 15, 2025: The resolution was finalized and received from the House.

Related Legislation

SCR 34 has companion measures, including HCR 27 and SR 20, which may address similar issues or support the objectives outlined in this resolution.

This summary provides a clear and concise overview of SCR 34, detailing its purpose, key provisions, potential impacts, and the legislative process it has undergone.

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