Bill > SB2488

This bill establishes the position of an Executive Director for the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC), a body responsible for coordinating efforts to prevent and control invasive species across the state. The Executive Director will be the chief executive officer of the HISC, responsible for carrying out its duties and will be exempt from certain civil service regulations, with a salary set by the council. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for the HISC's operations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, directing these funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources instead of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, as was previously planned. The bill also mandates that the HISC submit a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2026, detailing recommendations for improving the state's invasive species programs and policies. The effective date for this bill is July 1, 2050.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2488&year=2026