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GM 1279 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Informing the Legislature that on June 6, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1304 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 179).

This bill (SB1304, now Act 179) appropriates $323,484 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $311,903 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund the Department of Agriculture’s ongoing monitoring of pesticide drift near schools statewide. It requires the monitoring to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations and mandates a final report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by 2029. The funds directly support school safety by ensuring pesticide drift near educational facilities is tracked, affecting schools, children, and the Department of Agriculture. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $323k and $311k for pesticide monitoring near schools, directly funding a public safety program under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates funds for pesticide monitoring near schools to ensure safety, directly supporting school environment and student health under education topic.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates funds for EPA-compliant pesticide drift monitoring near schools, ensuring pollution control and environmental protection per EPA standards.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds pesticide drift monitoring near schools to protect health, a public health measure under healthcare topic.90% confidence
Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 6, 2025 Last action Jun 6, 2025
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