HI HB1581

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for fiscal year 2024-2025 to develop a native plant nurseries and seed bank initiative program (specific dollar amount not filled in the bill text).

Program will provide inventory for watershed restoration projects and projects that restore ecosystems to natural fire patterns to reduce wildfire risk throughout Hawaii.

Responds to recommendations from the wildfire prevention working group established after the August 2023 Maui wildfires.

Department must submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2025 regular session convenes.

Contains provisions addressing the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 (specific amounts not filled in the bill text).