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HI HB347

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from establishing or implementing bag limits on goats in public hunting areas

  • Amends Section 183D-4 of Hawaii Revised Statutes governing wildlife management and public hunting areas

  • Addresses growing goat population in west Hawaii Island that causes neighborhood nuisances and roadway safety concerns

  • Recognizes hunters as conservation partners in controlling non-native goat populations that lack natural predators

  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Goats.

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Water & Land1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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