Referred to AGR, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 6
Summary
The bill establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, offering reimbursements to geographically disadvantaged farmers and livestock producers and grants to small‑scale farmers, ranchers, food hubs, and other producers in rural or underserved areas to cover transportation expenses for inputs, equipment, and products. It creates a dedicated special fund, mandates annual legislative reports, and appropriates money to run the program. The aim is to reduce the high shipping costs that limit Hawaii’s agricultural growth and food security.
AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.
Topics
Track this bill
Get real-time alerts when HB 2496 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.
Sign up free