HI HB1994

Establishes restrictions on intrastate movement of regulated articles (landscape materials, agricultural goods, equipment, vehicles, soil, and sand) from quarantined areas to prevent spread of coqui frogs, little fire ants, and other designated invasive species between Hawaiian islands.

Requires certificates or limited permits issued by inspectors for movement of regulated articles from quarantined areas; exempts articles that originated in non-quarantined areas and meet specific conditions, plus soil samples sent to approved laboratories.

Imposes a fine equal to the shipment value or $10,000 (whichever is greater) on any person moving infested regulated articles intrastate in violation of the restrictions.

Creates a little fire ant and coqui frog detection, control, and exclusion program for nurseries producing containerized plants, including bi-monthly surveys, twice-yearly inspections, and treatment requirements for participating facilities.

Establishes an invasive species task force under the Hawaii invasive species council to develop recommendations addressing continued movement of invasive plants and pests between islands; requires report to legislature by 2015 and dissolves task force July 1, 2015.

Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds to the department of agriculture for fiscal year 2014-2015 to enforce regulations and establish an interisland quarantine program; takes effect July 1, 2030.