Hawaii SB1187 allocates funds for 44 permanent agricultural biosecurity positions in fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
Hawaii SB1187 provides funding for 44 full-time equivalent permanent agricultural biosecurity positions within the Department of Agriculture. The bill allocates $19,797,868 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. These positions include roles such as entomologists, plant pathologists, noxious weed specialists, and environmental health specialists. The funds will support the department's efforts to protect Hawaii's agricultural sector from invasive species and plant pests. The act will take effect on July 1, 2025.
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