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 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council. This funding aims to bolster the council's efforts in controlling and eradicating invasive species, including the establishment of species-specific response teams on each island and enhancing on-the-ground response efforts for high-impact pests. The bill highlights the threat invasive species pose to Hawaii's economy, natural environment, food security, and local communities.

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 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council. This funding aims to bolster the council's efforts in controlling and eradicating invasive species, including the establishment of species-specific response teams on each island and enhancing on-the-ground response efforts for high-impact pests. The bill highlights the threat invasive species pose to Hawaii's economy, natural environment, food security, and local communities.