HI SB2124

Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Hawaii Ant Lab of the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit at the University of Hawaii for fiscal year 2018-2019 to support mitigation of the little fire ant (specific dollar amount not filled in the bill text)

Allocates funding for six full-time equivalent (6.0 FTE) positions to maintain statewide mitigation activities, including vehicle and operating costs, public outreach, ant baits, field equipment, personal protective equipment, computers, and printers

Allocates funding for one additional full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to expand mitigation and community support activities specifically in west Hawaii

Effective date of July 1, 2050