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HI HB1922
Bill
Status
2/27/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Decoite
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AI Summary
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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