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February 22, 2017
Representative Scott Nishimoto
Judiciary Committee
Hawai'i State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Nishimoto and members:
RE: HB 1359
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 1359.
The Council of Mayors has identified invasive species as a top-priority issue that
deserves our attention. Even our best efforts are often inadequate to protect our islands
from harmful pests, and limited resources make it imperative that we work together in
pursuing solutions to what often seem intractable problems.
HB 1359 would make the counties a more valuable partner in the fight against
invasives. As the Mayor of Maui said in a prior hearing, it will give us a valuable tool to
supplement the ongoing efforts of State agencies and private organizations.
We ask that HB 1359 be approved, with a suitable effective date.
Res.ectfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor
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