HI SB573

Amends Section 195D-21 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to modify requirements for habitat conservation plans approved by the board.

Changes language from "not less than" to "no less than" regarding the two-thirds voting requirement for board approval of habitat conservation plans.

Adds new requirement (subsection G) that all habitat conservation plans must include an agreement to maintain an annual service contract with a stand-by and response facility to provide emergency medical and rehabilitation services to native wildlife affected by plan activities.

Renumbers subsequent subsections (G) and (H) to become (H) and (I) to accommodate the new wildlife emergency services requirement.

Takes effect upon approval.