HI HB577

Establishes a rose ringed parakeet interagency task force within the department of agriculture, chaired by the chairperson of the board of agriculture, with members including directors from business/economic development, health, transportation, the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources, and the mayor of each county.

Task force shall develop short-, medium-, and long-term solutions to address rose ringed parakeet proliferation across Hawaii, including identification of necessary legislative actions and collaboration with international partners facing similar invasive species issues.

Task force must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the regular session of 2024.

Appropriates an unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to the department of land and natural resources for population control and eradication of rose ringed parakeets.

Effective date of June 30, 3000.