H.B. 876 Summary

• Establishes a two-year native pollinator habitat pilot project to be developed and implemented by the University of Hawaii at the Manoa and Hilo campuses.

• Requires the habitats to be integrated into the University of Hawaii's existing land management program using in-house experts and resources.

• Appropriates unspecified funding for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for one full-time technician position, student help, and supplies at each campus site.

• Addresses the decline of native Hawaiian pollinators, particularly yellow-faced bees (nalo meli maoli), which provide essential cross-pollination services for native plants and support Hawaiian cultural practices.

• Takes effect on June 30, 3000.