H.C.R. NO. 146 Summary

• Requests establishment of a working group to discuss legislation protecting Hawaii farmers and ranchers from illegal hunting and trespassing while preserving cultural hunting practices.

• Cites nearly 19,000 incidents of theft, vandalism, and trespassing on Hawaii farms in 2019, causing approximately $14.4 million in losses and security costs.

• Working group to be chaired by House District 46 representative and include representatives from United States Army Garrison Hawaii, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, county police departments, Pig Hunters Association of Oahu, Hawaii Cattlemen's Council, and Hawaii Farm Bureau.

• Working group must submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2025 Regular Session convening, with draft proposals to Legislative Reference Bureau by November 1, 2024.

• Legislature Reference Bureau requested to assist in preparing the working group's report and proposed legislation.