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HI HB1149

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Marten

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to support existing coconut rhinoceros beetle response positions and activities for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (specific amounts blank in bill text).

  • Funds 12.0 full-time equivalent positions including a deputy incident commander, administrative professional, data management supervisor, three data technicians, two outreach specialists, one canine supervisor, and two canine handlers.

  • Provides funding for canine program administration including kenneling and veterinary support, and supplies for maintaining research colonies and potential biological control agents.

  • Addresses coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) infestations currently confined to Oahu since 2013 detection, with recent increases in beetle detections and spread across the island.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Program.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309

4/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/20/2023
Agriculture and Environment3/10/2023
Finance2/16/2023
Agriculture1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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