SENATE COMMITTEES TO HOST INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON AGRICULTURE RELATED CRIMES
MEDIA ADVISORY
February 28, 2024
Senate Communications: Matthew Prellberg 808-586-6291
SENATE COMMITTEES TO HOST INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON AGRICULTURE RELATED CRIMES
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In light of the recent shooting on ranch land, the Senate Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism and the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment will host an Informational Briefing on Thursday, February 29, 2024, about safety concerns regarding farming and ranching related crimes. This Briefing is intended to identify the root of these issues, address previous roadblocks, and identify potential solutions with the safety of all individuals being at the forefront.
WHO:
Senator Lynn DeCoite, Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism (Farmer/Rancher)
Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment
Senator Tim Richards, Vice-Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment (Rancher/Veterinarian)
Department of the Attorney General
Department of Law Enforcement
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Department of Agriculture
Agribusiness Development Corporation
County Police Departments
County Prosecuting Attorneys
Hawaii Farm Bureau
Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council
WHEN:
Thursday, February 29, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Room 229
Hawaiʻi State Capitol
415 S. Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
The Informational Briefing will also be livestreamed via the Senate YouTube Channel.
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Matthew Prellberg
Director of Communications
Hawai‘i State Senate - Majority
Hawai‘i State Capitol, Room 003
o: 808.586.6291
c: 808.295.5645
e: m.prellberg@capitol.hawaii.gov
