Hawaii SB1190 appropriates funds to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to support initiatives for controlling and eradicating invasive species.

Hawaii SB1190 allocates $4,250,000 to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to bolster efforts against invasive species. The funding aims to establish species-specific response teams on each island, enhance on-the-ground response efforts, and support research at the University of Hawaii and other institutions. The bill emphasizes the importance of rapid response to new pest incursions and the need for continued innovation in detection and prevention technologies.

Hawaii SB1190 appropriates funds to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to support initiatives for controlling and eradicating invasive species.

Hawaii SB1190 allocates $4,250,000 to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to bolster efforts against invasive species. The funding aims to establish species-specific response teams on each island, enhance on-the-ground response efforts, and support research at the University of Hawaii and other institutions. The bill emphasizes the importance of rapid response to new pest incursions and the need for continued innovation in detection and prevention technologies.