Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 26, 2023
Last action Jun 1, 2023
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Total actions
4
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Committee
2
Jun 1, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
lower
Apr 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
lower
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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