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HI HB1150
Bill
Status
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Marten
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to support the Hawaii Ant Lab in mitigating little fire ant infestations statewide.
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Addresses funding shortfall for the Hawaii Ant Lab, which was established in 2009 to research and eradicate rapidly spreading little fire ant populations.
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Recognizes that prior funding from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council and Department of Agriculture ceased due to budget cuts and repeal of the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund, requiring staff hour reductions in 2021-2022.
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Notes that little fire ants are an invasive species causing painful stings, allergic reactions, property damage to household pets, and significant economic disruption to Hawaii.
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Effective date: June 30, 3000 (specific appropriation amount not specified in bill text).
Legislative Description
Relating To Invasive Species.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Referred to AEN, WAM.
3/10/2023