HI HB2633

Directs the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to conduct a comprehensive study and inventory of heritage breed animals that existed in Hawaii prior to 1778.

Study must include defining "heritage breed animal" as it applies in Hawaii, identifying species, analyzing factors contributing to decline or extinction, surveying farmers raising these animals, and assessing demand for products derived from them.

Study must evaluate the impact of hunting on heritage breed animal populations and analyze potential benefits of breeding heritage breed animals in captivity.

University may consult with state archives, conservation organizations, state historians, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, and other relevant entities during the study.

Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2014-2015 to conduct the study, with findings and recommendations to be submitted to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 regular session convening; effective July 1, 2014.