HI SCR70

Requests the Department of Agriculture to establish a Kauai Invasive Species Task Force to study impacts of invasive animals (pigs, goats, deer) and develop a comprehensive plan to address them.

Task Force membership includes representatives from the Board of Agriculture (as Chairperson), Board of Land and Natural Resources, Kauai County Planning Department, Kauai Visitors Bureau, Kauai Invasive Species Committee, Kauai Humane Society, Kauai Hunting Association, and Kauai County Farm Bureau, plus additional members as deemed appropriate.

Task Force directed to collect data on populations impacted by invasive animals, develop strategies and priorities to address identified issues, and explore value-added opportunities such as using invasive animal meat as a commodity.

Requires the Task Force to submit a report with findings, recommendations, comprehensive plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the 2019 Regular Session.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to all relevant state and county agencies and organizations represented on the Task Force.