HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1710
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022		H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO IRRIGATION.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that reliable irrigation systems are the lifelines of Hawaii's agricultural industry. To ensure that Hawaii's agricultural crops receive a steady and dependable supply of water, sufficient funding is needed to maintain and improve Hawaii's irrigation systems. Increasing and extended water droughts have highlighted the need for the repair and maintenance of irrigation systems in the State.

The purpose of this Act is to appropriate moneys for maintenance and improvements to the Peekauai ditch irrigation system located on the island of Kauai.

SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 for maintenance and improvements to the Peekauai ditch irrigation system located on the island of Kauai, also known as Menehune ditch, and all appurtenances.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.

Report Title:

Department of Agriculture; Peekauai Ditch Irrigation System; Appropriation

Description:

Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture for maintenance and improvements to the Peekauai ditch irrigation system located on Kauai. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

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