HI HB378

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 103D-408 to require all plans, designs, and specifications for new or renovated landscaping of state-developed buildings and facilities use native Hawaiian land plants.

Defines "native Hawaiian land plant" as any land plant species naturally growing in Hawaii without human introduction, and any plant species brought to Hawaii by Polynesians before European contact, including kukui, noni, and coconut.

Exempts landscaping of sod or turf and historic properties designated under chapter 6E from the native Hawaiian plant requirement.

Requires native Hawaiian land plants to originate from the same island, islands, or geographical area where the state facility is located, when suitable cultivated plants are available without jeopardizing wild populations.

Effective date: July 1, 2013.