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HI SB744
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to amend its administrative rules to classify the fungal pathogen causing coffee leaf rust as an invasive species.
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Directs the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to expend available moneys for mitigation efforts, research, and prevention or control actions related to coffee leaf rust.
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Acknowledges coffee leaf rust causes 30-80% crop loss if untreated and generates over $54.3 million in annual revenue for Hawaii's coffee industry.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To Invasive Species.
Administrative Rules
Last Action
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
3/25/2024
Committee Referrals
Finance3/24/2023
Agriculture3/9/2023
Ways and Means2/15/2023
Agriculture and Environment1/25/2023
Full Bill Text
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