Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 17, 2026.
DAB; Biosecurity Government‑Industry Working Group; Liability; Fine Mesh Nets; Monofilament Netting; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Rules; Government-Industry Agreements.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a Biosecurity Government-Industry Working Group. Clarifies that the Department and the counties, including officers, employees, and authorized agents of the Department and counties, shall not be liable for costs relating to the entering of private property to control and eradicate pests. Allows the use of certain monofilament netting for the protection of plants against invasive species. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle. (SD2)
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-17 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-04-17 | Latest Action | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |