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HI SR41

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Russell Ruderman

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Agriculture to designate Albizia (Falcataria moluccana) as a noxious weed pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes section 152-4
  • Urges the Invasive Species Council to develop and implement a comprehensive interagency plan for controlling and eradicating Albizia on the island of Hawaii under chapter 194, Hawaii Revised Statutes
  • Identifies Albizia as a fast-growing invasive tree with shallow roots and brittle wood that threatens lowland native forests, poses safety hazards to homeowners and motorists, and damages utilities
  • Notes that the Big Island Invasive Species Committee has struggled to control Albizia proliferation due to its extent on public and private lands and inadequate funding at the policy level
  • Requires certified copies of the resolution be sent to the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture and the Invasive Species Council

Legislative Description

Department of Agriculture; Invasive Species Council; Noxious Weeds; Albizia

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-07-13.

6/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/1/2013
Energy and Environment3/12/2013

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