Bill > SB1305

This bill increases the ceiling of the Pesticide Use Revolving Fund from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, providing the Hawaii Department of Agriculture with more financial flexibility to support its pesticide-related activities. The fund is used to support various critical functions, including pesticide program registration and licensing, certification and education, compliance monitoring, establishing pesticide training workshops, developing integrated pest management strategies, and conducting environmental studies. Currently, any funds in the account exceeding the ceiling at the end of each fiscal year would lapse back to the state general fund. By raising the ceiling to $3,000,000, the bill aims to enhance the department's resources for pesticide compliance, enforcement, and biosecurity efforts. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and was introduced to give the Department of Agriculture more operational and financial capacity to manage pesticide-related programs and initiatives effectively.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1305&year=2025