HI HB1389

Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu for expansion of the feral chicken program, to be expended by the department of customer services.

Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for a statewide education campaign to inform the public about the feeding of feral animals, to be administered by the Vector Control Branch of the Department of Health.

Responds to recommendations from a 2023 working group that was established to address the growing population of feral chickens and roosters on Oahu.

Takes effect on July 1, 3000 (apparent drafting error; intended effective date likely July 1, 2025).