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HI SB658
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Department of Agriculture to support the Hawaii Ant Lab for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 (specific dollar amount left blank in bill text).
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Addresses the need for continued research and management of little fire ant infestations on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai, which have been rapidly spreading.
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Recognizes that the Hawaii Ant Lab is the only organization in Hawaii solely dedicated to research, prevention, and management of invasive ants.
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Notes that the Hawaii Ant Lab was established in 2009 and has previously furloughed staff due to insufficient funding despite receiving $500,000 in fiscal year 2024.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Hawaii Ant Lab.
Appropriations ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/13/2025