SB 1550 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO TREES.

Summary
Establishes base selection criteria for exceptional trees. Establishes the significant tree designation, selection criteria, and related processes. Establishes the State Arborist Advisory Committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires County Arborist Advisory Committees to have at least six members, adopt new exceptional tree selection criteria, and designate significant trees. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaii to cooperate with State and County Arborist Advisory Committees to carry out the Exceptional Trees Program.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
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Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC.
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Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
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Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
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Mike Gabbard
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