Bills

SB 2488: DLNR; DAB; HISC; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; APPROPRIATION; REPORT

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-19

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-20: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.)

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Establishes the position of the Hawaii Invasive Species Council Executive Director.  Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, rather than the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, for the HISC for fiscal year 2026‑2027.  Requires a report to the Legislature.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment1MIN
Feb 11, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts1MIN
Feb 11, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment7MIN
Feb 11, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts7MIN
Feb 11, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

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