HI HB2265

Establishes the invasive species rapid response special fund to receive legislative appropriations for mitigating or eradicating newly detected invasive species threats in Hawaii.

Authorizes the council to request a governor's declaration of an invasive species emergency when one or more newly detected invasive species poses a substantial threat to agriculture, commerce, economy, environment, or public health.

Permits the council to expend money from the fund without legislative approval and without regard to chapters 36, 37, 89, and 103D once the governor declares an invasive species emergency exists.

Requires the council to account for fund expenditures and report that information in its annual report to the legislature.

Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal year 2020-2021 to deposit into the special fund, to be administered by the department of land and natural resources; takes effect July 1, 2050 (except the appropriation takes effect July 1, 2020).