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HI SCR145

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Encourages the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife to prioritize control of high-threat invasive species, particularly miconia, in Hawaii County

  • Identifies invasive insects, disease organisms, snakes, weeds, and pests as the greatest threat to Hawaii's economy, natural environment, and public health

  • Notes that miconia is a fast-growing weedy tree with shallow roots that increases erosion and landslide risk, with large infestations on the windward side of the Island of Hawaii and smaller populations on the leeward side

  • Directs DLNR to prioritize invasive species control for both the farming and conservation sectors in each county

  • Requires transmittal of a certified copy to the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources

Legislative Description

Encouraging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Division Of Forestry And Wildlife In The County Of Hawaii To Prioritize The Control Of High-threat Invasive Species.

Invasive Species

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Gates, Holt, Nakamura excused (4).

4/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance4/15/2019
Agriculture4/5/2019
Water and Land3/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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