HI SB2195

Establishes a five-year feral chicken population management pilot program within the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Requires the pilot program to develop humane and cost-effective methods to manage feral chicken populations in urban and suburban areas and coordinate with each county throughout the State.

Mandates the Department of Agriculture submit annual reports to the legislature no later than twenty days before each regular session detailing program expenditures and effectiveness in managing feral chicken populations.

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to implement the pilot program (specific amount not specified in bill text).

Takes effect July 1, 2022, and automatically repeals on June 30, 2028.