Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR142

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/14/24  
Introduced
3/8/24  

Caption

Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Work With The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Appropriately Manage Feral Cat Concerns.

Impact

The passing of SR142 is poised to create a framework for enhanced coordination between state and city governments in managing feral cat populations. The resolution specifically points to the effectiveness of trap and neuter programs as a humane and efficient method for population control. Such programs are deemed essential not just for reducing numbers but also for addressing community concerns about public health and local wildlife. This approach aims to foster a more supportive environment for both the feral cat population and local residents.

Summary

Senate Resolution 142 urges the Department of Natural Resources to collaborate with the Department of Customer Services of the City and County of Honolulu to effectively address feral cat concerns in Hawaii. Recognizing the overwhelming feral cat population as a significant issue for communities, this resolution highlights the cost implications on state and county resources and calls for strategic management processes. The resolution underscores the critical need for intervention as the feral cat crisis has escalated statewide, driven by prolific mating habits and breeding seasons.

Contention

While SR142 indicates a clear strategy for managing feral cats, it may face debate regarding the allocation of resources for these programs. Some stakeholders may contest the financial commitments necessary to implement the recommended trap and neuter initiatives. Additionally, the success of such programs could hinge on community involvement and the willingness of residents to support or engage in these humane population management methods. The resolution also emphasizes the role of cats in providing emotional support to individuals with disabilities, potentially generating discussions around the broader implications of feral cat management on animal welfare.

Companion Bills

HI SCR168

Same As Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Work With The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Appropriately Manage Feral Cat Concerns.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR168

Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Work With The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Appropriately Manage Feral Cat Concerns.

HI SR85

Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, The City And County Of Honolulu, And The County Of Hawaii, To Collaborate To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens, Roosters, And Pigs.

HI SCR92

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.

HI SR186

Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Community Gardens On Underutilized Public Land.

HI HCR47

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Inform The Public About The Options Available To Address The State's Feral Chicken Population.

HI HR36

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Inform The Public About The Options Available To Address The State's Feral Chicken Population.

HI SCR210

Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Community Gardens On Underutilized Public Land.

HI HCR15

Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Green Fire Breaks In West Oahu To Mitigate The Risk Of Wildfires.

HI HR15

Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Green Fire Breaks In West Oahu To Mitigate The Risk Of Wildfires.

HI HCR17

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Develop A Feral Ungulate Management Plan For West Hawaii.

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HI HCR99

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