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HI HB1005
Bill
Status
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Richard Creagan
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds from general revenues to the pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to support Hawaii's biosecurity program.
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Allocates appropriated funds to the Department of Agriculture to enhance and strengthen incipient invasive species management programs, after consultation with industry representatives.
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Identifies invasive species as a major threat to Hawaii's economy, agriculture, and environment, citing examples such as the coffee berry borer on Maui and the diamondback moth affecting cabbage crops.
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Reaffirms the legislature's commitment to eradicating invasive pests and diseases to increase agricultural production and farm viability in Hawaii.
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Establishes that the Department of Agriculture will use the appropriated funds to develop management practices and public education to control the spread of invasive species before they become established.
Legislative Description
Relating To Biosecurity.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kobayashi, Oshiro excused (2).
2/15/2017