Renames the Department of Agriculture as the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (Department). Establishes a Deputy Chairperson for Biosecurity. Requires the Department to establish an emergency response team to respond to biosecurity events. Authorizes the Department to establish transitional facilities. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to license and train biosecurity inspectors to inspect imported plants and animals. Requires inspection of various items transported interisland. Increases penalties for illegally transporting plants, animals, and microorganisms. Requires the Department to establish government-industry agreements to detect and respond to unwanted organisms in Hawaii. Authorizes pest management plans to address, contain, or eradicate pests. Transfers the Hawaii Invasive Species Council from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules to establish and enforce the Plant Care Component Program. Authorizes the Department to assess administrative penalties for the enforcement of the program. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Statutes affected:
SB1100: 141-42, 142-18, 142-21, 147-52, 147-53, 147-57, 147-74, 147-93, 159-2, 161-2, 205-47, 219-8, 460J-26, 76-16, 150A-2, 150A-5, 150A-8, 150A-14, 150A-54, 194-2, 141-2, 141-18
SB1100 SD1: 141-42, 142-18, 142-21, 147-52, 147-53, 147-57, 147-74, 147-93, 159-2, 161-2, 205-47, 219-8, 460J-26, 76-16, 150A-2, 150A-5, 150A-8, 150A-14, 150A-54, 194-2, 141-2, 141-18
Latest: 141-42, 142-18, 142-21, 147-52, 147-53, 147-57, 147-74, 147-93, 159-2, 161-2, 205-47, 219-8, 460J-26, 76-16, 150A-2, 150A-5, 150A-8, 150A-14, 150A-54, 194-2, 141-2, 141-18