Bill > SB1190

This bill appropriates funds to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, an organization established to coordinate efforts to control and prevent the spread of harmful invasive species across the state, recognizing that these species pose a significant threat to Hawaii's economy, environment, and food security. The funding will support initiatives such as establishing island-specific response teams, enhancing on-the-ground efforts against pests like little fire ants and coqui frogs, and furthering research into new control technologies, with a portion reserved for rapid response to new pest introductions. The bill specifies that the funds are to be expended by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and will become effective on July 1, 2050.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1190&year=2026