Hawaii HB2119 establishes a pesticide subsidy program for coffee growers to offset pesticide costs for coffee berry borer and coffee leaf rust.

Hawaii HB2119 establishes a pesticide subsidy program administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The program, effective July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028, provides subsidies to coffee growers for purchasing pesticides listed by the department. The department will exempt actions taken under this section from certain rulemaking requirements. A pesticide subsidy program manager position is created within the department, exempt from certain state statutes, to manage the program. The manager will receive a salary of up to $50,000 per year.

Hawaii HB2119 establishes a pesticide subsidy program for coffee growers to offset pesticide costs for coffee berry borer and coffee leaf rust.

Hawaii HB2119 establishes a pesticide subsidy program administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The program, effective July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028, provides subsidies to coffee growers for purchasing pesticides listed by the department. The department will exempt actions taken under this section from certain rulemaking requirements. A pesticide subsidy program manager position is created within the department, exempt from certain state statutes, to manage the program. The manager will receive a salary of up to $50,000 per year.