Bill > HB1389

This bill addresses the growing issue of feral chickens and roosters on Oahu by appropriating state funds for two specific initiatives. First, it provides a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu to expand their existing feral chicken program, which aims to manage and control the increasing population of feral chickens. Second, the bill allocates funds to the Vector Control Branch of the Department of Health to create a statewide education campaign that will provide public information about the consequences of feeding feral animals. These appropriations are set for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, and stem from recommendations made by a working group formed in response to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 92, which was tasked with identifying solutions to mitigate the feral chicken population. The bill reflects a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenge of feral animals by combining population control efforts with public education. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder date typical in draft legislation.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1389&year=2026