HI SB2362

Appropriates funds from general revenues to the University of Hawaii for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens and prevention of pathogen spread for fiscal year 2024-2025 (specific dollar amount not specified in text)

Directs funds to support production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants and outreach to ornamental ginger producers affected by disease

Addresses decline in commercial ornamental ginger production in Hawaii, which decreased 46 percent between 2014 and 2018 due to combination of six viruses, including two previously unidentified viruses

Authorizes appropriation despite causing state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 to be exceeded, citing necessity to serve the public interest and address the needs identified in the Act

Takes effect July 1, 3000 (appears to be drafting error for intended effective date)