S.C.R. No. 100 Summary

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

• Identifies agricultural crime as a significant issue, citing nearly 19,000 incidents of theft, vandalism, and trespassing on Hawaii farms in 2019, resulting in $14.4 million in losses.

• Working group to be chaired by the House District 46 representative and include members from the military, FAA, state agriculture and natural resources departments, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, county police departments, hunting and farming organizations, and other invited entities.

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

• Directs certification of the resolution to federal agencies, state departments, law enforcement, and agricultural organizations for implementation coordination.