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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