SB 2802

THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
2802
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
H.D. 1
C.D. 1
A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
���� SECTION 1.� The
legislature finds that the diversification and sustainability of agriculture is
vital to the State's future.� A steady
supply of workers having the appropriate knowledge is essential to support
these goals.� The legislature believes
that offering a bachelor degree in agricultural science at the university of
Hawaii-West Oahu will help grow the expertise needed to foster sustainable and
diversified agriculture in the State.
���� The legislature declares that the
establishment of a bachelor degree program in agricultural science at the
university of Hawaii-West Oahu is a matter of statewide concern pursuant to
article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution.
���� Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to
appropriate funds for the establishment of a bachelor degree program in
agricultural science at the university of Hawaii-West Oahu.
���� SECTION 2.�
There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii
the sum of $375,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year
2026-2027 for:
���� (1)� The
establishment of a bachelor degree program in agricultural science at the
university of Hawaii-West Oahu;
���� (2)� One
full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to administer and support the program;
and
���� (3)� Related
supplies and equipment.
���� The sum appropriated shall be expended by
the university of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.
���� SECTION 3.�
This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
Report Title:
UH;
Agricultural Sciences; Bachelor's Program; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates
funds to establish a bachelor's degree program in agricultural science at the
University of Hawaii-West Oahu; to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)
position; and for supplies and equipment to support the programs.� (CD1)
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