Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR36

Introduced
3/5/24  
Refer
3/8/24  
Introduced
3/5/24  

Caption

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.

Impact

If enacted, HR36 necessitates the formation of a working group tasked with gathering information on various management options for feral chickens. This initiative aims to provide residents with a comprehensive understanding of available solutions, ranging from trapping and contraceptives to home remedies and sanctuaries. By informing the community, the working group will empower residents to make informed choices regarding how to handle the feral chicken population, thereby addressing individual concerns effectively.

Summary

House Resolution 36 (HR36) addresses the increasing population of feral chickens in Hawaii, which have become a nuisance for residents. The resolution highlights concerns regarding public health and the impact of feral chickens on local wildlife and domestic pets. It recognizes the need for coordinated efforts between the state and county governments as well as affected communities to find effective solutions to manage the feral chicken issue. The resolution suggests the establishment of a working group facilitated by the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inform the public about viable options for controlling the population of feral chickens.

Contention

The resolution also highlights the division of opinions regarding feral chickens in the community. While some residents advocate for eradication methods due to the nuisances caused, others oppose such measures, citing the chickens' role in controlling pests and their cultural significance. This contention suggests that any control measures must balance ecological considerations with community sentiments, thereby complicating the approach to resolving the feral chicken dilemma.

Companion Bills

HI HCR47

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 SCR119

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.

HI SR100

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.

HI HCR191

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.

HI HR185

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.

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.

HI SCR46

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.

HI SR41

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.

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