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SCR 90

REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE KOHALA DITCH.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 9 co-sponsors

SCR 90 designates the Agribusiness Development Corporation to maintain the Kohala Ditch, ensuring reliable irrigation for local farmers and boosting agriculture in the region.

Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2066), recommending referral to WAL.
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Bill Summary · SCR 90

Summary of SCR 90: Requesting the Agribusiness Development Corporation to Assume Responsibility for the Routine Maintenance and Repair of the Kohala Ditch

Purpose and Intent

SCR 90 is a concurrent resolution aimed at designating the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) as the responsible entity for the routine maintenance and repair of the Kohala Ditch. The resolution seeks to ensure that this critical irrigation infrastructure is properly maintained, thereby supporting agricultural activities in the Kohala region.

Key Provisions

  • Responsibility Transfer: The resolution requests that the ADC take over the routine maintenance and repair duties for the Kohala Ditch.
  • Focus on Agriculture: By transferring these responsibilities to the ADC, the resolution aims to enhance the reliability of water delivery for agricultural purposes, which is vital for local farmers and the agricultural economy.

Affected Parties

  • Agricultural Community: Local farmers and agricultural businesses that rely on the Kohala Ditch for irrigation will benefit from improved maintenance and reliability of water supply.
  • Agribusiness Development Corporation: The ADC will gain additional responsibilities, which may require adjustments in their operational focus and resource allocation.

Legislative Timeline and Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: March 07, 2025
  • Committee Actions:
    • AGR Committee: Recommended the measure be passed unamended on April 11, 2025, with a unanimous vote (4 Ayes, 1 Excused).
    • WAL Committee: The resolution was referred to this committee after being reported from AGR on April 14, 2025.
  • Senate Actions: The resolution was adopted in the Senate on April 02, 2025, after being reported from the EDT committee with a recommendation for adoption.
  • Public Hearings: The EDT committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2025, to discuss the resolution.

Conclusion

SCR 90 represents a proactive step towards ensuring the maintenance of the Kohala Ditch, which is essential for sustaining agricultural operations in the region. By assigning these responsibilities to the Agribusiness Development Corporation, the resolution aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of water management for local farmers. The resolution is currently under consideration by the WAL committee following its passage through the AGR committee.

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

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