THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2801

THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to food supply.

 

 

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

 

     SECTION 1.  The legislature recognizes that the number of animal slaughterhouses in the State, and their respective capacities, are limited.  Notably, only one slaughterhouse on Oahu currently slaughters hogs.  If any slaughterhouse ceases operations, or ceases to slaughter any particular type of animal, the effects on Hawaii's food supply, market, businesses, and consumers could be devastating.  The legislature therefore finds that the State should avert this potential outcome and ensure a sustainable source of animal protein for Hawaii's consumers.

     Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to:

     (1)  Require the department of business, economic development, and tourism, in collaboration with the agribusiness development corporation, to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses;

     (2)  Require the agribusiness development corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate new animal slaughterhouses throughout the State; and

     (3)  Appropriate moneys for slaughterhouse development.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 163D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§163D-     Animal slaughterhouses.  (a)  The department of business, economic development, and tourism, in collaboration with the corporation, shall identify sites throughout the State that, based on location, land usage, and available resources, are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses.

     (b)  The corporation shall plan, design, construct, and operate animal slaughterhouses at each site identified pursuant to subsection (a).

     (c)  The corporation shall:

     (1)  Consider market conditions in determining the types and sizes of animals that should be slaughtered at any given time;

     (2)  Ensure that each slaughterhouse:

          (A)  Serves as a sustainable source of locally born and raised animal protein; and

          (B)  Harvests or processes non-beef animals, including hogs, sheep, and goats, for local food production; and

     (3)  Comply with any requirements established by:

          (A)  The United States Department of Agriculture;

          (B)  The department of health; and

          (C)  Applicable law, including audit requirements."

     SECTION 3.  In accordance with section 9 of article VII, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and sections 37-91 and 37-93, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the legislature has determined that the appropriation contained in this Act will cause the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 to be exceeded by $          , or            per cent.  The reasons for exceeding the general fund expenditure ceiling are that the appropriation made in this Act is necessary to serve the public interest and to meet the need provided for by this Act.

     SECTION 4.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $200,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the development of slaughterhouses throughout the State, as follows:

     Plans                                  $         

     Design                                 $         

     Construction                           $         

     Equipment                              $         

          Total funding                     $200,000.

     The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 5.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 6.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval; provided that sections 3 and 4 of this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2024.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

DBEDT; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Food; Market; Animals; Meats; Hogs; Sheep; Goats; Economy; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded

 

Description:

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses.  Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State.  Appropriates moneys.  Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

 

 

 

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