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SCR 139

REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

Designate Kunia, Leileilehua Plateau, and Poamoho as the Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor and require prioritized infrastructure planning and signage to boost local food producti

Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2067) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to FIN.
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Bill Summary · SCR 139

SCR 139 – Summary

A concurrent resolution requesting state agencies to designate a Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor and to establish a prioritized list of agricultural infrastructure projects.

Overview

  • Bill Type: Concurrent Resolution
  • Bill Number: SCR 139 (with HD 1 version SCR139_HD1)
  • Introduced: March 7, 2025
  • Status: Reported from the Senate Agriculture and Environment (AEN) and House Agriculture (AGR) committees; amended in House (HD 1) and referred to Finance (FIN). In the current cycle, AGR recommended referral to FIN.
  • Sponsors: DELA CRUZ (primary), CHANG (primary), SAN BUENAVENTURA (cosponsor), RICHARDS (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • To designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, and Poamoho as the “Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor.”
  • To improve agricultural infrastructure and planning in a way that supports Hawaii’s food-security goals, including the goal to double local food production by 2030.
  • To promote safety and efficiency on roadways serving agricultural areas through targeted traffic signage.

Key Provisions (as reflected in SCR139_HD1 and SCR139)

  • Designation of Corridor: The Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) is requested to designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, and Poamoho as the Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor.
  • Traffic Signage by DOT: The Department of Transportation (DOT) is requested to plan, design, and implement traffic signage for:
    • A speed limit of 35 miles per hour.
    • A “No Passing” zone along the corridor.
  • Prioritized Infrastructure List (ADC): ADC is requested to establish a prioritized list of potential agricultural infrastructure improvement projects that would provide the most value to the State. Evaluation factors include:
    1. Estimated increase in agricultural production if the project is implemented.
    2. Estimated project cost.
    3. County plans.
    4. County zoning and land use.
    5. State land use.
    6. Any other relevant factors identified by ADC.
  • Reporting to Legislature: ADC is to submit a report detailing the prioritized list and findings, including proposed legislation if any, to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the Regular Session of 2026.
  • Transmittal: Certified copies of the resolution will be transmitted to the Executive Director of ADC and the Director of Transportation.

Affected Entities and Stakeholders

  • Primary Agencies: Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Geographic Focus: Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, and Poamoho on Oahu.
  • Impacted Sectors: Agriculture, local food production, rural and agricultural land use planning, and transportation planning in the designated corridor.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Committees: Introduced 3/7/2025; appropriate referrals to AGR and AEN in the Senate and AGR in the House, with amendments.
  • Amendments and Review: HD 1 amendments considered; approvals at AGR and AEN stages occurred in March–April 2025.
  • Final Reporting Timeline: ADC to deliver its corridor designation, signage plan, and infrastructure prioritization report to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the Regular Session of 2026.
  • Referral Path: As amended in HD 1, referred to FIN for financial consideration.

Related Measures

  • Companion or related measures include HCR 77 and SR157.

Potential Impact

  • Establishes a formal corridor designation and targeted infrastructure planning to support expanded local farming and food security.
  • Creates a coordinated approach between ADC and DOT to improve transportation safety and efficiency in agricultural areas.
  • Sets a mechanism for evaluating and prioritizing projects based on potential production gains, costs, and land-use planning factors, with a concrete reporting deadline to inform future legislation.

Notes

  • This is a concurrent resolution, not a binding appropriation, but it directs planning actions and policy emphasis.
  • The focus is on long-range planning and prioritization to maximize state value from agricultural infrastructure investments.

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

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