Establishes an agricultural workforce housing working group to address housing shortages and challenges for Hawaii's agricultural workforce.

The bill establishes an agricultural workforce housing working group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The group will determine housing needs, assess existing laws, and explore partnerships for workforce housing construction. It will also identify financial incentives and study a state income tax credit for investors in agricultural workforce housing. The group will submit interim and final reports to the legislature. The bill appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Establishes an agricultural workforce housing working group to address housing shortages and challenges for Hawaii's agricultural workforce.

The bill establishes an agricultural workforce housing working group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The group will determine housing needs, assess existing laws, and explore partnerships for workforce housing construction. It will also identify financial incentives and study a state income tax credit for investors in agricultural workforce housing. The group will submit interim and final reports to the legislature. The bill appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027.