Hawaii SB2319 makes a temporary grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity permanent.

Hawaii SB2319 addresses the need to make a temporary grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity permanent. The bill appropriates funds for this position to support agriculture, biosecurity, food security, and climate resiliency programs. By making the position permanent, the bill aims to reduce reliance on temporary or ad hoc contracting and improve long-term grant competitiveness. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii SB2319 makes a temporary grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity permanent.

Hawaii SB2319 addresses the need to make a temporary grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity permanent. The bill appropriates funds for this position to support agriculture, biosecurity, food security, and climate resiliency programs. By making the position permanent, the bill aims to reduce reliance on temporary or ad hoc contracting and improve long-term grant competitiveness. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.