HI HR72

Requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Forestry and Wildlife and State Parks Divisions), Department of Agriculture, and Agribusiness Development Corporation to collaborate on controlling Hawaii's feral pig population.

Feral pigs (Sus scrofa) have proliferated across Hawaii, ranging from 125 pounds on Kauai to 200-400 pounds on Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu islands.

Identifies feral pigs as causing damage to crops, livestock, parks, forest land, residential areas, and threatening public health and safety.

Requires the three agencies to submit a combined report to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2015 Regular Session convenes detailing each agency's actions in response to this measure.

Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairperson, Board of Agriculture Chairperson, Agribusiness Development Corporation Board of Directors Chairperson, and the Governor.