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HI HB1179
Bill
Status
6/27/2022
Primary Sponsor
Chris Todd
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AI Summary
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Establishes a pilot program within the Aina Mauna legacy program of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to remove and harvest gorse (an invasive species) from Mauna Kea and develop it as a marketable product.
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Directs the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit reports to the legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of regular sessions in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 regarding the pilot program.
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Appropriates $500,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to establish and operate the gorse removal and product development pilot program.
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Aims to expand economic opportunities for native Hawaiians through the collection and product development of gorse while protecting the Aina Mauna ecosystem on the northeast slopes of Mauna Kea.
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Takes effect July 1, 2022, and is repealed on June 30, 2026.
Legislative Description
Relating To Invasive Species.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Act 204, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).
6/27/2022