HB156 Summary

• Repeals section 143-16 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which required the County of Kauai to contract exclusively with the Kauai Humane Society for animal control services.

• Eliminates the outdated requirement that directed the Kauai County Council to appropriate funds collected under section 143-3 specifically for use by the Kauai Humane Society.

• Removes the authorization for the Kauai Humane Society to use county funds to construct a dog pound, as this animal shelter construction has already been completed.

• Allows the County of Kauai to issue public contracts for animal control services to providers other than the Kauai Humane Society.

• Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before the effective date.