Relating To Invasive Species.

Engrossed on 3/10/26

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From the Legislature

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a Biosecurity Government-Industry Working Group. Clarifies that the Department and the counties, including officers, employees, and authorized agents of the Department and counties, shall not be liable for costs relating to the entering of private property to control and eradicate pests. Allows the use of certain monofilament netting for the protection of plants against invasive species. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle. (SD2)

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

9:30 AM

House Agriculture Hearing

Feb 24

2:00 PM

House Consumer Protection & Commerce Hearing

Mar 18

3:30 PM

Senate Agriculture and Environment Hearing

Apr 6

10:32 AM

Senate Ways and Means Decision