HI SB2855

Authorizes state agencies to adopt, amend, or repeal administrative rules with less than thirty days' notice of hearing if the agency finds an imminent peril to natural resources or the health of the environment.

Designed to enable rapid response to invasive species threats, particularly addressing interisland transportation of alien invasive species that damage native habitats and agricultural crops.

Cites axis deer proliferation on Hawaii island as a recent example of the damage caused by invasive species and the need for expedited regulatory mechanisms.

Received support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Maui Invasive Species Committee, The Nature Conservancy, and Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species.

Recommended for passage by the Committees on Energy and Environment and Water, Land, and Housing with referral to the Committee on Judiciary and Labor.