The bill proposes the establishment of a humane trapping program managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). This program intends to mitigate the impact of feral animals on agriculture and infrastructure by controlling their populations effectively. It also aims to foster partnerships with both public and private entities to ensure the trapped animals can be utilized for various purposes, including as a source of food, thus promoting local food security and enhancing road safety by reducing animal-related accidents.
Summary
Senate Bill 2963 focuses on the management of feral animal populations in Hawaii, specifically targeting feral goats, sheep, and pigs. These animals have increased significantly since their introduction to the islands, causing profound disruptions to local ecosystems, harming agriculture, and posing safety risks to the public. This bill acknowledges the ecological deterioration linked to these non-native species, detailing their negative effects on native vegetation and wildlife, as well as the resulting intrusion into human-domains like residential areas and transportation routes, adding to the hazards faced by drivers and pedestrians.
Contention
One significant point of contention surrounding SB2963 could arise from concerns regarding the humane aspects of animal trapping and management. While the bill promotes a humane approach, there may be differing opinions on the methods used and their effectiveness. Additionally, stakeholders in agriculture, transportation, and environmental protection may have varied views on how the bill's provisions align with their interests. The balance between ecological preservation, public safety, and community needs will likely be a focal point of debate as the bill moves through the legislative process.
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Feral Game Mammal Working Group To Find, Solicit, And Distribute Grants For The Control Of Feral Game Mammals.
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Feral Game Mammal Working Group To Find, Solicit, And Distribute Grants For The Control Of Feral Game Mammals.
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Create A Working Group To Identify Solutions To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens And Roosters Across The Island Of Oahu.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a portion of the market value of certain leased residential real properties, to establish and prescribe the permissible uses of the property tax relief to rental households fund, and to include payments from the property tax relief to rental households fund in the exception of certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Establishes "Subaccount for School Funding Protection" reserve account in Property Tax Relief Fund to prevent state aid losses for schools during economic emergency.
Establishes "Subaccount for School Funding Protection" reserve account in Property Tax Relief Fund to prevent state aid losses for schools during economic emergency.