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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including the free-roaming cat population, and authorizes an income tax designation to provide revenues into the special fund. Requires cats over five months of age to be surgically sterilized unless covered by an intact cat declaration, and conditions the importation of intact cats on state and county declaration requirements, with certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "Spay and Neuter Special Fund" to help reduce pet overpopulation, including stray cats, and allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to this fund by designating a portion of their income tax refund. It also mandates that cats over five months old must be surgically sterilized unless they have a valid "intact cat declaration," which is a formal statement filed with county animal control authorities, or meet specific exemption criteria such as a veterinarian's certification of unsuitability for surgery or arrangements for future sterilization. Furthermore, the bill imposes requirements for importing intact cats into the state, necessitating declarations with both the state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the relevant county animal control authority, with penalties for violations. The bill also appropriates funds for the initial establishment of the special fund and for its distribution to counties to support spaying and neutering services.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (20)
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Terez Amato (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1736&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1736_HD2_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1736_HD2_HSCR747-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1736_HD2_HSCR747-26_.pdf |
| HB1736_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-10-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1736_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-10-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1736_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1736_HD1_HSCR41-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1736_HD1_HSCR41-26_.pdf |
| HB1736_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1736_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1736_.HTM |
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