SB1591

Hawaii SB1591 appropriates funds to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in the state.

Hawaii SB1591 addresses the threat of H5 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, by appropriating funds to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture. The bill aims to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in Hawaii, including efforts to enhance biosecurity and increase testing of birds. The appropriation is intended for fiscal year 2025-2026. The legislation responds to the global spread of the H5N1 subtype of bird flu virus, which has recently been detected in Hawaii and has affected numerous poultry and dairy herds across the United States.