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HI HB1546

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • University of Hawaii shall scale up research, coordinate with state agencies, and develop a plan to assess genetic tools and identify options for statewide mosquito eradication in Hawaii
  • University of Hawaii must submit annual reports on the eradication plan and implementation progress to the legislature no later than 20 days before the regular sessions of 2020 and 2021
  • Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to the University of Hawaii for mosquito eradication research and planning, with restriction that funds cannot be used for travel expenses
  • Bill addresses mosquitos as an invasive species introduced in the late 1800s that carry diseases like dengue fever and Zika virus and contribute to avian malaria decimating native bird populations
  • Act becomes effective July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To Environmental Protection.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-19 10:45AM in conference room 229.

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/21/2019
Higher Education3/5/2019
Finance2/12/2019
Health1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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