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This resolution encourages each county in Hawaii to develop a comprehensive biosecurity plan tailored to its specific local needs, recognizing that invasive species pose significant threats to ecosystems, agriculture, livestock production, food security, and public health. The resolution highlights that counties have unique challenges due to variations in climate, land use, agriculture, and transportation infrastructure, and therefore require localized approaches to biosecurity planning. Each county is specifically urged to create a plan that identifies potential legislative changes, collaborates with other counties in developing strategies, and shares its findings with state-level entities like the Department of Agriculture and Hawaii Invasive Species Council. The resolution aims to promote proactive risk identification, enhance early detection and response efforts, and develop community-based strategies for mitigating invasive species. As a formal request, the resolution calls for copies to be transmitted to key agricultural leadership and the mayors and council chairs of Hawaii's four counties: Honolulu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=36&year=2025