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HI SB3042

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2020-2021 to mitigate and control two-lined spittlebug (Prosapia bicincta) infestations affecting Hawaii's livestock ranching industry
  • Funds shall support recovery efforts including insecticide application, weed management, and reseeding of pastures damaged by the invasive pest
  • Two-lined spittlebug infestation first discovered in Kailua-Kona in 2016 has expanded to over 222 square miles and damages high-quality forage grasses critical to Hawaii's $68 million livestock industry
  • Department of Agriculture must report findings, recommendations, and expenditure documentation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2021 regular session
  • Takes effect July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To Invasive Species.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 36

3/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/9/2020
Ways and Means2/14/2020
Agriculture and Environment1/27/2020

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