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HI SCR41

HI SCR41
Encouraging Each County To Establish Its Own Biosecurity Plan That Prioritizes The Needs Of The County.


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Introduced
03/06/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/02/2025
Passed
04/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/15/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION encouraging each county to establish its own biosecurity plan that prioritizes the needs of the county.

AI Summary

This resolution encourages each county in Hawaii to develop its own biosecurity plan tailored to local needs, recognizing the significant challenges posed by invasive species that can damage ecosystems, agriculture, and public health. The resolution highlights that counties have unique environmental and infrastructural characteristics that require localized strategies for preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species. By establishing county-specific biosecurity plans, the resolution aims to enable proactive risk identification, improve early detection and response capabilities, and enhance coordination with state and federal agencies. The resolution specifically recommends that counties collaborate with the State Department of Agriculture and the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC) in developing their plans, and encourages counties to share their findings and proposed legislative changes with these state-level entities. Additionally, the resolution calls for transmitting copies of the resolution to key agricultural and county leadership, underlining the importance of a comprehensive, cooperative approach to biosecurity at both county and state levels.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form. (on 04/15/2025)

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