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Senate committee passes ag workforce housing preference with amendments to protect small farmers
Summary
SB 32 33 was passed with amendments to clarify procurement applicability and to prevent incentives from concentrating state resources in a single large operation; procurement office sought clarification on how preferences would be applied.
Lawmakers and stakeholders debated SB 32 33 on Feb. 12, a bill that would award points or preferences in state procurement and land programs to agricultural projects that incorporate ag workforce housing.
Wendy Gaiety (ADC) testified in support, describing the bill as an incentive that should be favorably received. Brian Miyamoto (Hawaii Farm Bureau) supported the measure but urged flexibility so small and diversified farmers who…
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