HI HB1832

Establishes a biological aquatic risk-based framework within Hawaii's Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for assessing and approving aquatic livestock importation and movement throughout the state.

Creates an interagency working group chaired by the Division of Animal Industry administrator, with members from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Health, Office of Planning, and county planning departments to coordinate permitting and resolve regulatory conflicts.

Requires development of species-specific risk categorization, tiered biocontainment standards, pre-arrival disease testing, and entry inspections at ports, with a target to reduce permit processing time to 12-15 months by July 1, 2028.

Mandates an 18-month implementation timeline including literature review, framework development with at least 60 days of public comment and six public hearings, and finalization with rulemaking and electronic permit tracking.

Appropriates unspecified general funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 and requires annual reporting to the legislature on framework progress, permit statistics, escapement incidents, and stakeholder satisfaction through June 30, 2030.