HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-29 Letter to Chris Lee re HB 2045 Authority to enter property w/reasonable suspicion that invasive species are presentHarry Kim
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January 29, 2018
Representative Chris Lee
Chair, House Committee on Energy and Env* onmental Protection
Hawaii State Capitol
Dear Chair Lee and Committee Members:
Re: HB 2045 Relating to the authority to enter private property to control,
invasive species when there is a reasonable suspicion that invasive
species are present
Hearing Date: January 30, 2018
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 2045.
The Council of Mayors has identified invasive species as a top -priority issue that
deserves your 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.
H 2045 would put t e State and the counties in a better position to fight against
invasives. Ft would take a valuable tool and make it stronger.
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We ask that HB 2045 be approved.
Respectfu
y submitted,
ry Kim
Mayor, County of Hawail
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