Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

Sponsored byRep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]HI· Introduced 16 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

16 January 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 25 February 2025

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 for high-risk invasive species and agricultural materials.

User fees must be prescribed and collected to cover the cost of the inspections.

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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

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Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]HI

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Democrat1100%

Democrat:Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]HI

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Agriculture and Food

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Aviation and airportsCustoms enforcementGovernment information and archivesHawaiiHorticulture and plantsIntergovernmental relationsPest managementPostal serviceTravel and tourismUser charges and fees

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