2024 Legislative Session
Invasive Species Bill Tracking – 2024 Legislative Session
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{Last Updated Friday, April 26th 8:30 pm}
2024 Session – Next Key Date: May 3rd – “Adjournment Sine Die”
| BILL NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | CURRENT STATUS | COMPANION | |
| HB220 | Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | SB998 | Carried – Over From 2023 |
| HB442 | Green Fee | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | SB658 | Carried – Over From 2023 |
| HB466 | Using Albizia trees in commercial products | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | SB1193 | Carried – Over From 2023 |
| HB577 | Establish a Task Force to the Dept. of Agriculture for the control and eradication of Rose Ringed Parakeets | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | Carried – Over From 2023 | |
| HB1051 | Green Fee | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | SB1349 | Carried – Over From 2023 |
| HB1149 | Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; UH; Appropriation | 3/25/2024 S Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
3/20/2024 H Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
SB1553 | Carried – Over From 2023 |
| HB1150 | University of Hawaii; Hawaii Ant Lab; Little Fire Ant; Appropriation | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | Carried – Over From 2023 | |
| HB 1548 | DLNR; DOT; Wildfires; Prevention and Mitigation; Vegetation Management | 1/24/2024 H Referred to WAL / FIN, referral sheet 1 | SB 2088 | |
| HB 1581 | DLNR; Wildfire Prevention; Native Plant Seed Bank |
3/22/2024 S Report adopted; Passed 2nd Reading and referred to WAM. 3/22/2024 S WTL Reported (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3325) recommendation of passage on 2nd Reading, referral to WAM. |
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| HB 1682 | Pet Sale Documentation |
3/7/2024 S Referred to CPN/AEN, JDC. 3/7/2024 S Passed First Reading. 3/7/2024 S Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 209). |
SB 2120 | |
| HB 1800 | Governor’s Budget Proposal |
4/26/2024 H Deferred one day 05-01-24. 4/26/2024 S Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). 4/23/2024 S 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-26-24. 4/23/2024 S Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 1-24). 4/23/2024 H Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 04-26-24. 4/23/2024 H Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 1-24) as amended in (CD 1). |
SB 2234 | |
| HB 1955 | Authorizes the use of special land and development fund moneys to eradicate or mitigate invasive species | 2/14/2024 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee on FIN | SB 2755 | |
| HR2006 | Invasive Pest Placard Program – HDOA Inspection of Agriculture businesses | 1/24/24 Referred to AGR.FIN Referral Sheet 2 | SB 2559 | |
| HB 2025 | Create a nursery licensing program to reduce the spread of pests/invasive species resulting from the movement of nursery stock. | 1/24/2024 H Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 | ||
| HB 2081 | Transient Accommodation Tax – Funds to DLNR for natural resources protection, management, and restoration |
3/7/2024 S Referred to EET/WTL, WAM/JDC. 3/7/2024 S Passed First Reading. 3/7/2024 S Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 295). |
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| HB 2104 | Funding to support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC) |
3/13/2024 S Report adopted; Passed 2nd Reading and referred to WAM. 3/13/2024 S Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3062) with recommendation of passage on 2nd Reading, referred to WAM. |
SB 2358 | |
| HB 2131 | Funding to HDOA to address the Two Lined Spittlebug, HDOA to provide report. |
4/25/2024 H Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. |
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| HB 2132 | Funding for the Hawaii Ant Lab (HAL) | 2/15/2024 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee on FIN | SB 2359 | |
| HB 2133 | Invasive Species Grant Pilot Program – HDOA |
3/13/2024 S Report adopted; Passed 2nd Reading and referred to WAM. 3/13/2024 S Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3063) with recommendation of passage on 2nd Reading, referred to WAM. |
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| HB 2139 | Invasive Species Placard Program – HDOA Inspection of Agricultural producers (as defined) |
3/13/2024 S Report adopted; Passed 2nd Reading and referred to WAM. 3/13/2024 S Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3064) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, referred to WAM. |
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| HB 2140 | Research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of its spread |
3/7/2024 S Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. 3/7/2024 S Passed First Reading. 3/7/2024 S Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 309). |
SB 2362 | |
| HB 2166 | Establish a Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency within DLNR | 2/6/2024 H Committees on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. | ||
| HB 2329 | Rose-Ringed Parakeet (Kauai Pilot Program) |
4/25/2024 H Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. |
SB 2927 | |
| HB 2537 | $10K Fine for knowingly selling Invasive Plants | 2/12/2024 H Committee on AGR recommends that the measure be deferred. | SB 2558 | |
| HB 2538 | HDOA Leases to require site access to address Invasive Species |
2/7/2024 H Measure deleted from meeting scheduled on Friday 2/9/24 10:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
SB 2560 | |
| HB 2546 | HDOA: Allows for the use of ‘fine mesh nets” for the protection of native plants |
4/26/2024 S The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 4/26/2024 H The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. |
SB 3321 | |
| HB 2619 | Funding for a biosecurity department of agriculture program to increase local agricultural production and lessen entry of pests and prohibited/restricted organisms on imported agricultural goods |
4/25/2024 S The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 4/25/2024 H The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. |
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| HB 2644 | Recognize the Hawaii Ant Lab as the Lead organization addressing Little Fire Ant, and make an appropriation to fund staff and mitigation efforts on O’ahu. |
4/25/2024 H Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. |
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| HB 2650 | Funding to remove Albizia and other invasive trees that potentially threaten public roadways and utility infrastructure rights of way on public and private land; provided that the funds are matched by a public utility. |
3/22/2024 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN. 3/22/2024 S Reported from TCA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3255) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM/CPN. |
SB 30313 | |
| HB 2672 | Funding to support the Hawaii ant lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State | 2/15/2024 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee on FIN | ||
| HB 2758 | Bill to help HDOA control/eradicate invasive species/pests, and carry out its responsibilities. Provisions: Facilitates control + eradication of invasive species/pests; Establish plant nursery licensing program; Requires designation of certain species as pests for control/eradication; Imposes limits on imports/transportation; Update noxious weed list. |
3/22/2024 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. 3/22/2024 S Reported from AEN/TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3238) with recommendation of passage on 2nd Reading, as amended (SD 1), referral to JDC/WAM. |
SB 3237 | |
| HB 2782 | Mandatory real estate sale disclosure of Little Fire Ant | 1/26/2024 H Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 | ||
| HB 2792 | Mandatory real estate sale disclosure of Little Fire Ant | 1/26/2024 H Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 | ||
| SB636 | Green Fee | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | Carried – Over From 2023 | |
| SB652 | Two-Lined Spittlebug – Funding to control invasive feral chickens and pigs | 3/25/2024 S Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
3/20/2024 H Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
Carried – Over From 2023 | |
| SB658 | Green Fee | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | HB442 | Carried – Over From 2023 |
| SB744 | Hawaii Invasive Species Council to designate the Coffee Leaf Rust pathogen as an invasive species | 3/25/2024 S Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
3/20/2024 H Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
Carried – Over From 2023 | |
| SB948 | Removal of hazard Albizia trees | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | Carried – Over From 2023 | |
| SB998 | Establish a Spay and Neuter Special Fund to help control Free-Roaming Cats | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | HB220 | Carried – Over From 2023 |
| SB1193 | Using albizia trees in commercial products | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | HB466 | Carried – Over From 2023 |
| SB1349 | Green Fee | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | HB1051 | Carried – Over From 2023 |
| SB1486 | Axis Deer meat processing | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | Carried -Over From 2023 | |
| SB1517 | Funding for pilot field studies to evaluate control tools; develop a control plan, and support other efforts to reduce the Rose-ringed Parakeet; on Oahu | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | Carried -Over From 2023 | |
| SB1553 | Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; UH; Appropriation | 12/11/2023 D Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. | HB1149 | Carried -Over From 2023 |
| SB 2088 | DLNR; DOT; Wildfires; Prevention and Mitigation; Vegetation Management Programs; | 2/15/2024 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. | HB 1548 | |
| SB 2120 | Pet Sale Documentation |
3/8/2024 H Re-referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 18 3/7/2024 H Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 3/7/2024 H Pass First Reading 3/5/2024 H Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 71) in amended form (SD 2). |
HB 1682 | |
| SB 2358 | Funding to support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC) | 2/15/2024 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. | HB 2104 | |
| SB 2359 | Funding for the Hawaii Ant Lab (HAL) | 2/15/2024 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. | HB 2132 | |
| SB 2362 | Research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of its spread |
4/26/2024 H Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 3:30PM in conference room 325. |
HB 2140 | |
| SB 2366 | Restricted Use neonicotinoid Pesticides | 2/16/2024 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. | HB 1582 | |
| SB 2411 | Funding to HDOA to address the Two Lined Spittlebug, HDOA to provide report. | 2/15/2024 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. | HB 2131 | |
| SB 2419 | Funding for HDOA Biosecurity Program (Ag production + lessen pest entry) |
3/19/2024 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN |
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| SB2501 | HISC Prioritize Exceptional Trees |
3/14/2024 H The committees on WAL recommends that the measure be deferred. |
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| SB 2558 | $10K Fine for knowingly selling Invasvie Plants | 2/12/2024 S Committee on AEN deferred the measure. | HB 2537 | |
| SB 2559 | Invasvie Pest Placard Program – HDOA Inspection of Agriculture businesses | 2/15/2024 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. | HB 2006 | |
| SB2560 | HDOA Leases to require site access to address Invasive Species |
4/19/2024 S Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 774). 4/18/2024 H House Conferees Appointed: Gates, Ichiyama, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Kahaloa, M. Mizuno, Ward. 4/17/2024 H Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 690). 4/17/2024 S Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Richards. |
HB 2538 | |
| SB 2755 | Authorizes the use of special land and development fund moneys to eradicate or mitigate invasive species | 1/24/2024 S Referred to WTL, WAM. | HB 1955 | |
| SB 2898 | Clarifies the law on the detection and management of pests and invasive species. Pertaining to: Rules; Control/Eradication programs; Entry on private property; Designatioin of Infected Areas; Examples of Pests; Importation. | 1/24/2024 S Referred to AEN, JDC. | ||
| SB 2957 | Appropriate funds to establish a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on Kauai | 1/24/2024 S Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. | HB 2329 | |
| SB 3013 | Funding to remove Albizia and other invasive trees that potentially threaten public roadways and utility infrastructure rights of way on public and private land; provided that the funds are matched by a public utility. | 2/16/2024 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN. | HB 2650 | |
| SB 3237 | Bill to help HDOA control/eradicate invasive species/pests, and carry out its responsibilities. Provisions: Facilitates control + eradication of invasive species/pests; Establish plant nursery licensing program; Requires designation of certain species as pests for control/eradication; Imposes limits on imports/transportation; Update noxious weed list. |
3/22/2024 H Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 3/22/2024 H Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1337-24) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN. |
HB 2758 | |
| SB 3321 | HDOA: Allows for the use of ‘fine mesh nets” for the protection of native plants | 1/29/2024 S Referred to AEN, JDC. | HB 2546 | |
| SB 3329 | Required notification of Little Fire Ant during sale of residential property |
3/28/2024 H The committee on CPC recommends the measure be deferred. |
| HCR 189 | Prohibit introduction of Biocontrol agents that might threaten economically important forage grasses |
4/16/2024 H Resolution adopted in final form. 4/16/2024 H Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 681). 4/16/2024 S Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House. |
HR 169 |