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HI HB1922

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2020

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Decoite

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for fiscal year 2020-2021 to reduce and eradicate invasive species in Maui County.

  • Targets five invasive species: coqui frogs (Eleutherodactylus coqui), little fire ants (Wasmannia auropunctata), coffee berry borers (Hypothenemus hampei), rhinoceros beetles (Dynastinae), and rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis).

  • Addresses the legislature's finding that intrastate commerce and inter-island plant transportation have caused significant invasive species problems that damage Hawaii's ecosystem, environment, and agricultural lands.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2150 (note: appears to be a clerical error in the bill text).

Legislative Description

Relating To Invasive Species.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice.

3/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/3/2020
Finance2/5/2020
Agriculture1/23/2020

Full Bill Text

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