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Panel advances bill to reimburse local farmers for inter‑ and intra‑island transport costs
Summary
The committee passed HB 1707 to create a transportation cost reimbursement program for eligible farmers and ranchers, with witnesses supporting caps and verification for startups; DAB and industry described a model similar to federal programs with receipts and percentage rules.
The House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems moved a committee draft of HB 1707, a bill establishing a local agriculture transportation cost reimbursement program administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
Supporters—including the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, Young Brothers (David Veltri), the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Hawaii Farmers…
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