LEGISLATORS TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ABOUT INVASIVE SPECIES THREATS FACING HAWAIʻI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2024
Senate Communications: Matthew Prellberg 808-586-6291
House Communications: Cathy Lee 808-587-7242
LEGISLATORS TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ABOUT INVASIVE SPECIES THREATS FACING HAWAIʻI
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Friday, January 26, 2024, three Senate Committees and three House Committees will hold a joint Informational Briefing at the State Capitol about the status of invasive species, which have been declared by the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council to be the single greatest threat to Hawaiʻi's economy, natural environment, and the health and lifestyle of Hawaiʻi's people and visitors.
WHO:
- Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment
- Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair of the Senate Committee on Water and Land
- Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
- Representative Nicole E. Lowen, Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection
- Representative Cedric Asuega Gates, Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems
- Representative Linda Ichiyama, Chair of the House Committee on Water and Land
WHAT:
Joint Informational Briefing on the Status of Invasive Species in Hawaiʻi
The public notice of the Informational Briefing can be viewed here.
WHEN:
Friday, January 26, 2024, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
WHERE:
State Capitol
Conference Room 325
415 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
A livestream of the Informational Briefing can be viewed on the House of Representatives YouTube channel here.
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Matthew Prellberg
Director of Communications
Hawai‘i State Senate - Majority
Hawai‘i State Capitol, Room 003
o: 808.586.6291
c: 808.295.5645
e: m.prellberg@capitol.hawaii.gov
