Bill > HB985

This bill appropriates funds from the pesticide use revolving fund to support the Hawaii Department of Agriculture's ongoing statewide pesticide drift monitoring study focused on schools. Specifically, the bill allocates $323,484 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $311,903 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to continue monitoring potential pesticide drift near schools and assess potential impacts on children's health. The legislature recognizes the importance of this study in ensuring children's safety while maintaining agricultural food security, with concerns about off-target pesticide applications near schools serving as the primary motivation. The funding will be directly expended by the Department of Agriculture, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. By continuing this monitoring effort, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive data about potential pesticide exposure risks in school environments and support informed decision-making about pesticide use near educational facilities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=985&year=2026