Hawaii SB1171 appropriates funds to establish a program providing free monofilament netting to the public to combat invasive species.

Hawaii SB1171 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow the use of fine meshed nets for protecting plants against invasive species. The bill establishes a program by the Department of Agriculture to distribute monofilament netting, free of charge, through local hardware stores to help slow the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles. The bill also includes provisions for informational pamphlets and rules to ensure the nets are used safely and effectively. The program is funded through appropriations for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

Hawaii SB1171 appropriates funds to establish a program providing free monofilament netting to the public to combat invasive species.

Hawaii SB1171 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow the use of fine meshed nets for protecting plants against invasive species. The bill establishes a program by the Department of Agriculture to distribute monofilament netting, free of charge, through local hardware stores to help slow the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles. The bill also includes provisions for informational pamphlets and rules to ensure the nets are used safely and effectively. The program is funded through appropriations for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.