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HI HR116

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Micah Aiu

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to establish and implement a five-year pilot program in coordination with Honolulu and Hawaii counties to control feral chicken populations.

  • Pilot program shall include providing free traps to the public, collecting traps with captured animals, and returning empty traps.

  • Program begins in Moanalua, Kalihi, Kalaeloa, and Kapolei (Honolulu) and Puna area (Hawaii County).

  • Interim report required by the 2026 legislative session and final report by the 2028 legislative session, including program efficacy findings and recommendations on expansion to other areas.

  • Addresses feral chicken nuisances including crop damage, noise complaints from roosters, unsanitary droppings, disease transmission, and road hazards.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Coordination And Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Hawaii, To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens.

County of Hawaii

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).

3/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/31/2023
Agriculture3/15/2023

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