Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 26, 2023)
Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act
This bill directs the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to conduct preclearance quarantine inspections for high-risk invasive species and agricultural materials on persons, baggage, cargo, and any other articles destined for direct movement to or from the state of Hawaii.
The visual, x-ray, and canine inspections must be conducted at airports, ports, and postal sorting facilities.
APHIS must also consult with the state of Hawaii to develop and publish a list of items subject to inspection.
User fees must be prescribed and collected to cover the cost of the inspections.
What just happenedJun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 26, 2023
- Jun 1, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee - Apr 26, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Apr 26, 2023IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E359-360)
- Apr 26, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 26, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House